blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
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hybrid -
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.
He was able to start a business because he had a hybrid personality of both accountant and salesman.
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Smart-Adj
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uncanny -
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
Some people have noted Nicolas Cage's uncanny resemblance to a person from the 1800s.
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Mistake
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stumble -
An act of stumbling
Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.
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Crazy
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psycho -
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.
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Exciting
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homestretch -
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
The sales team knew they were in the homestretch of the year, and worked round the clock to meet their sales targets.
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Beautiful
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florid -
Having a red or flushed complexion
Bill Clinton was known for his florid complexion that made him look like he was always blushing.
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Important
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spotlight -
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.
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scrupulous -
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty.
Plato said that a society is best ruled by a philosopher king who would be scrupulous about doing what is right.
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Unfriendly
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flippant -
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.
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Big
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lofty -
Very high
Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.
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Dishonest
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guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
