Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
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leisure -
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
After a long week of work, she spent her leisure walkng in the park.
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nonchalant -
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
Snoopy was known for being nonchalant, never letting any problems get to him.
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tidy -
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
I need to tidy my desk before starting work.
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ineffable -
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
She felt an ineffable joy when she was reunited with her long-lost brother.
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contemplate -
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.
Now that Angela had graduated from college, she had to contemplate whether to get a job or get a more advanced degree.
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trance -
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm
When Jerry heard the trance music, he let himself go, and he seemed to float to another state of consciousness - and he just danced with the crowd, and he felt one with the rhythm.
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glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
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lull -
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.
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casual -
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance.
I prefer a wearing clothes of a casual style when I'm not at work.
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reverie -
A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.
She was lost in a reverie, staring out the window and remembering all the places she had travelled to on previous trips.
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getaway -
A good location for a short vacation
Phil and Sandra loved their cabin in the woods, and it was perfect for a short getaway weekend vacation.
