mirth -
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.
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Weak
adjective
wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
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Strong
adjective
feisty -
Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited
Oodles, Carla's new puppy, was feisty and nipped at her whenever she tried to pick him up.
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Body
verb
sniff -
Draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt
Because of their superior sense of smell, dogs sniff new people and objects to determine more information about them.
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Dislike
verb
deplore -
Feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.
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Desire
noun
zest -
Great enthusiasm and energy
Alex had so much zest for his job that he would work as much overtime as possible.
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Wet
verb
quench -
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
Sally found that the best way to quench her thirst was by drinking water and not soda
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Dishonest
nounverb verb
loot -
Steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.
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Entice
adjective
captivating -
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.
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Weak
verb
dissipate -
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears
Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.
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Attack
verb
smother -
To cover something completely
The robber smothered the lone occupant of the house with a pillow, in order to give him more time to find and steal the valuable jewels.
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Pleasure
adjective
scrumptious -
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious
After losing 20 pounds on her diet, Abby wanted to reward herself with a scrumptious piece of cheesecake.
