banter -
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.
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pamper -
To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness
Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.
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industrious -
To work very hard
The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.
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Happy
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guffaw -
To laugh very loudly and heartily
When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.
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nifty -
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.
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immense -
Extremely large or vast in size, amount, or degree.
The ocean stretched out before them, seeming immense and endless.
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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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surge -
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.
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folks -
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.
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overwhelming -
So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.
When the air conditioner broke, the summer heat was overwhelming, making it hard to focus on anything else.
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dote -
To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.
The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.
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tumultuous -
Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.
