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nap - A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.

The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.

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taciturn - Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.

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essence - The core nature or most important quality of something.

The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.

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reticent - Describing someone who is inclined to keep their thoughts, feelings, or personal matters to themselves, not expressing them freely.

He was reticent about discussing his past, thinking that there were details that she might not react well too.

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contemplate - To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Now that Angela had graduated from college, she had to contemplate whether to get a job or get a more advanced degree.

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fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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diversion - Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.

Reading or listening to music is a great diversion when you're feeling stressed.

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fussy - (of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please

Ryan was always fussy when it came to food and never liked eating vegetables.

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coy - Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring

Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.

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prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.

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preen - To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance

Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.

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smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.