picky -
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.
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Crazy
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kooky -
Strange and different, in a funny way
Salvador Dali's kooky appearance was only exceeded by his even more bizarre paintings.
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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.
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Strange
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unbecoming -
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions.
The host felt that his friend's outfit was a bit casual and unbecoming for such a formal event.
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Strange
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garish -
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy
Many garish outfits today look like they were colored with every crayon in the box.
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Flexible
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agile -
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.
Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.
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Pleasure
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aroma -
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.
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Good /
Exciting
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rave -
To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm
When Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" came out in 1956, it sold 10 million copies, and the whole world raved about it.
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Body
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swaddle -
Wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth
Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.
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Friendly
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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.
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Strong
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impervious -
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.
In spite of the pressure of round-the-clock studying, he seemed impervious to the constant stress, and did remarkably well.
