Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.
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buddy -
A close friend
George did everything with his best friend Bill, and it was wonderful to have such a close buddy, someone he knew he could always count on.
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wink -
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.
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hint -
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.
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swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Jay and Dave agreed to swap gifts with each other for the holildays.
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lenient -
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.
Because the judges were not lenient with people who were caught stealing, the rate of crime in the city decreased.
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accommodate -
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.
The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.
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chummy -
On friendly terms; friendly
Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.
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crony -
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
The mayor owed a favor to his powerful crony, so he paid his company for the city's needed construction work.
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gather -
To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places.
Since tomorrow was their anniversary, he went to the field near their house to gather flowers to give to his wife.
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schmooze -
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
