ultimatum -
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.
She gave him an ultimatum—either quit smoking or move out.
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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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Pleasure
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mouthwatering -
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
The chef presented a mouthwatering dessert that had everyone grabbing plates and forks and running to the desert table.
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clatter -
A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.
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sucker -
A person who is easy to fool and cheat.
When he realized that the phone he bought on the street was broken, he felt like such a sucker for being so stupid.
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vigorous -
Very forceful or energetic.
Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.
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Dishonest
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duplicitous -
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
The spy led a duplicitous life, pretending to serve one country while working for another.
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gobble -
To eat something hurriedly and noisily
After going without food for the whole day, June gobbled the plate of spaghetti she made for dinner.
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plumb -
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
Scientists often use mathematics to plumb the depths of the mystery of the universe.
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swindle -
A fraudulent scheme or action
Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
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Big
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roomy -
Referring to an area, object, or place that feels generous in size and can accommodate many items or people.
The new car was incredibly roomy, offering plenty of legroom for long road trips.
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astonish -
To surprise or impress (someone) greatly
The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.
