gala -
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.
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painstaking -
Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.
After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.
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profound -
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning
Mary loved her philosophy teacher, and the way he expressed profound thoughts in a simple and accessible way
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Beautiful
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grandeur -
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style
The Buckingham Palace changing of the guards is an echo of the grandeur that British royalty used to enjoy.
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infatuation -
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
Their relationship began with attraction and infatuation, but after they got married, it developed into a very deep bond of love.
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upscale -
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.
They opened an upscale restaurant in the heart of the city.
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epiphany -
An illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
Nat had no idea what to call his new business until he had a sudden epiphany.
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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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Happy
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festivities -
The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion
The coronation was followed by many days of festivities.
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counterintuitive -
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
When perparing for the marathon, it may be counterintuitive, but sometimes it's good to take a day off and rest rather than running that day.
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enforce -
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
The police are responsible for enforcing traffic laws.
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heartfelt -
Strongly felt and sincere
The family gave the nurse who looked after their grandmother a gift and a heartfelt letter of thanks.
