strategic -
Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal
During the press conference, the mayor made sure he answered the questions strategically rather than just emotionally.
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Small
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puny -
Small and weak
The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.
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Weak
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Desperate -
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.
He made a desperate plea for help, calling every possible number he could find, after the flood severly damaged his home.
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Small
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negligible -
A very small amount of something
If you had invested $1600 in stocks in 1978, and added only $100 per month, in 2016 you'd have $500,000, all from that seemingly negligible monthly amount.
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Body
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snug -
Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold
To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.
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Inward
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complacent -
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.
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Friendly
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Fond -
Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something.
He’s very fond of his dog and takes him everywhere.
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Friendly
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genial -
Friendly and cheerful
Burt was such a genial person that everybody he met liked him instantly.
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Afraid
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timid -
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.
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Friendly
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chummy -
On friendly terms; friendly
Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.
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Delay
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Frustrating -
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
It’s so frustrating when the internet keeps disconnecting in the middle of an important video call.
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Love
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Compassion -
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help.
He felt compassion for the injured bird and took it to a vetinarian.
