eventually -
Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.
It took hours of searching, but we eventually found the missing keys.
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Inward
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repressed -
Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress.
He had repressed memories of his childhood, unable to recall the events that had deeply affected him.
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Pleasure
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nostalgic -
To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.
When I went to the neighborhood that I grew up in, I became nostlgic about the wonderful years of my youth.
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Aggressive
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bossy -
When a person tends to order people around and tell them what to do, being overly authoritative and domineering.
Her parents thought she'd make a good manager because of her bossy spirit, always telling her siblings what to do.
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Energy
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unstoppable -
So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.
With their star player back, the team were unstoppable, and won one game after another.
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Smart-Adj
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alert -
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.
The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.
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negligible -
A very small amount of something
If you had invested $1600 in stocks in 1978, and added only $100 per month, in 2016 you'd have $500,000, all from that seemingly negligible monthly amount.
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Stupid
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asinine -
Lacking good judgment or sense.
That was an asinine decision—why would you jump into the pool with your phone?
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Fast
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haste -
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
He drove his car to the train station like a crazy person, but in spite of his haste, he missed the train by 20 seconds.
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Dangerous
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thorny -
Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.
The negotiating teams were up all night trying to resolve some final thorny issues that had to be resolved.
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Important
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significant -
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.
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Big
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exorbitant -
Beyond what is fair, usual, or expected.
The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for a one-night stay, but it was the only hotel room available.
