headlong -
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
His chance of success was not good, because in his excitement, he dove headlong into the project without a plan.
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superb -
Excellent
BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.
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aroma -
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.
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lull -
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
During a rare lull in the middle of the war, soldiers would spend their time reading the newspaper while in the trenches.
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digression -
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else.
Because the topic of his speech was so serious, after a few minutes he used humor as a digression to lighten up the mood with a joke.
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straddle -
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.
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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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canny -
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.
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trailblazer -
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
Marie Curie was a trailblazer in the field of science and research.
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decipher -
To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand.
The archaeologists worked hard to decipher the ancient symbols on the wall.
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probe -
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.
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miraculous -
So amazingly successful, that it almost seems to be a result of a miracle.
After the polio epidemic of 1952 that infected 60,000 children, the Salk vaccine introduced in 1955 seems like a miraculous protection.
