Sheen -
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
The sheen on the furniture made the dining area look elegant and inviting.
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Inward
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fop -
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.
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Strange
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hussy -
An impudent or immoral girl or woman
As one of the first female comedians, Joan Rivers was once viewed as a hussy for her off-color jokes.
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Bad
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No-no -
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.
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Wet
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swig -
A quick swallow of a drink
Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.
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Small
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jiffy -
A moment
Rick the deliveryman said he would be back in a jiffy just as soon as he delivered the remaining packages.
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Disorganized
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Maze -
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.
Her thoughts were trapped in a maze of worries and what-ifs.
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Mistake
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blooper -
An embarrassing error
Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.
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Small
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blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
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Happy
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Utopia -
A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.
Sometimes people who strive for utopia are so naïve that the society they create is very flawed and less than ideal.
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Exciting
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climax -
The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.
The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.
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Calm
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sanctuary -
A place where people can find safety or a feeling of peace.
During the battle Bill hid in a building that he used as a sanctuary.
