festoon -
To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.
When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.
verb
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Bad /
Weak
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wither -
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
verb
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Bad /
Powerless
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beg -
To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.
When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.
noun
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Good /
Smart
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gist -
The substance or essence of a speech or text
Very intelligent people can understand the gist of a topic even if they can't remember every word of it.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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smash -
Violently break (something) into pieces
In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
adjective
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Other
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moot -
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.
verb
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Good /
Friendly
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chat -
Talk in a friendly and informal way
The CEO would chat with his employees regularly to learn more about them.
noun
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Other
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puffery -
Exaggerated or false praise
The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."
adjective
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Good /
Successful
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miraculous -
So fortunate and amazing that it happens as if by a miracle.
How they survived for a month lost in the moutains in the winter was miraculous.
verb
See noun
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Other /
Up+Down
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swoon -
Faint from extreme emotion
The young woman swooned from hearing the bad news, so the man had to catch her before she fell.
adjective
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Bad /
Weak
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tepid -
Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.
The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.
adjective
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Confused
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
