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coherent - Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.

The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.

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authentic - Genuine or real, not fake or copied.

In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.

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Good / Beautiful

trinket - A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:

Sara remembered how when she and Bill were 14 years old, he gave her a trinket for her birthday, and how she treasured it though it had no monetary value.

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prevail - To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious

Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.

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cognizant - To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.

He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..

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witty - Using words in a clever and funny way.

Bill was the life of the party, saying one witty and funny thing after another.

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simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

He was simmering with anger, but he kept it inside and didn't say out loud what he was thinking and feeling.

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swarm - (of insects) move in or form a swarm

The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.

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urgent - Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.

The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.

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Good / Flexible

spry - (especially of an old person) active; lively

Wilma was unusually spry for an elderly woman, dancing with people less than half her age.

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momentous - Important because of the effect it has on the future

Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.

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glut - An excessively abundant supply of something

Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.