cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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Important
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stature -
The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation
The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public
verb
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Delay
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defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
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Love
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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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Beautiful
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doodad -
A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall
Liam's father didn't understand technology and would always ask how these doodads worked.
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Beautiful
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pristine -
In its original condition; unspoiled
Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.
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Light
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glaze -
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.
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Pleasure
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pleasant -
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.
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Sound
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
verb
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War
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annihilate -
To totally destroy
The atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima annihilated the city.
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Move
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flail -
To swing back and forth very quickly.
Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.
noun
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Hurt
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slap -
A quick hit with the flat part of the hand
The drunk guys at the party were arguing too much, until one guy's slap made everyone realize it had gone too far.
