glean -
To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.
She managed to glean a sense of her good friend's feelings from the small clues in her words and actions.
noun
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barb -
A remark that is funny but unkind.
Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.
verb
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nudge -
Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something
Simon nudged Randy because he wanted him to look up from his drink.
verb
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Dislike
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loathe -
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something
Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.
noun
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Powerless
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underling -
A person with a lower rank or status
The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
adjective
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Successful
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aristocratic -
Belonging to a class of people who are at the highest level of society.
The prince commanded great respect because of his aristocratic manner.
adjective
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Good
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admirable -
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.
noun
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Flexible
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blend -
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.
His outfit blended traditional and modern fashion perfectly.
noun
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Body
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paunch -
A large or protruding abdomen or stomach
Chris was on vacation, so he didn't care that people could see his paunch stretching his shirt to the limits.
adjective
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Confused
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
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Sound
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stammer -
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.
noun
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Good
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fidelity -
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.
When the British soldiers swore fidelity to the Queen, they meant it, and they conducted themselves with great pride and loyalty.
