marathon -
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.
We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.
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bulwark -
A defensive wall
The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
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sleek -
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
Shampoo commercials typically show women with very sleek hair that shines under the lights.
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mosey -
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.
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excel -
To surpass others in achievement or ability within a particular field.
She excels in mathematics and often helps her classmates.
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galvanize -
To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.
The leader's speech was successful in being able to galvanize the crowd into seeing a hopeful vision of the future.
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breakthrough -
A sudden, important discovery or development.
He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.
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imbibe -
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.
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billow -
To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.
During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.
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illustrious -
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.
The musuem had paintings from many of the illustrious artists of the last 50 years.
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unfazed -
Not surprised or worried
The soldier had nerves of steel and was unfazed by the bullets whizzing all around him
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partake -
To become involved with or take part in something with other people
Though he was on a diet, he agreed to go to the dessert room at the end of the party, and partake of some of the delicious offerings.
