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charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

verb

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impose - To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.

He didn’t want to impose his opinions on others, so he listened when other people talked.

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Other / Desire

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druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

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Bad / Dangerous

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doomsday - The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.

Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.

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collide - What happens when a moving object hits something violently

The captain was totally surprised when the Titanic collided with the iceberg.

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dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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guff - Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas

Wanda couldn't take her date's guff as he kept on complaining about women's rights, so she tried to figure out an excuse to leave.

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empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Bill's ability to have empathy for others made him a good friend.

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Bad / Weak

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sluggish - Lacking energy or alertness

After working for 12 hours straight, Elizabeth felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.

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Bad / Confused

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reeling - To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.

The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.

adjective

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Sage - Showing great wisdom, good judgment, and profound insight, often gained through experience.

She made a sage decision to wait before making any big changes, choosing to gather more information first.

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purge - The act of getting rid of undesirable things

During the great Purge of 1937-1938, Stalin killed about a million people he felt might threaten his leadership.