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folks - A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.

I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.

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coax - To gently pursuade someone to do something

Angie was anorexic, and her mother gently tried to coax her to eat some food.

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magnanimous - Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

After the peasants made an unsuccessful rebellion, the king was magnanimous and distributed food to them when they were starving.

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nod - To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.

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gracious - Courteous, kind, and pleasant

Mark was always gracious in every encounter and made everybody around him smile.

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soothe - To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.

He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.

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gab - Talk; chatter

In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.

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cordial - Friendly and polite.

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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camaraderie - Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Sam liked his fraternity because of the feeling of camaraderie he felt with all his friends there.

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rapport - A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.

The business partners developed a close rapport, which made their meetings more productive and collaborative.

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schmooze - A long and intimate conversation

Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.

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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.