Good

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refurbish - To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.

After finding the used piece of furniture, Joel refurbished it so that it looked brand new.

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sophisticated - Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way.

During World War 2, Alan Turing used a sophisticated machine to decode the German spy codes.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

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hobby - A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.

Painting has always been her favorite hobby.

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operational - Something that is in working order and ready for use.

SpaceX is looking forward to the day that a community on Mars becomes fully operational.

noun

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intensity - Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.

During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.

noun

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faction - A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.

A faction within the political party pushed for more radical reforms.

noun

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Good / Love

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sweetie - A very lovable person, a darling, used as a term of endearment.

When the father came home, his young daughter ran into his arms, and he loved hugging his little sweetie.

verb

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augment - To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something.

The teacher used real-world examples and many charts and pictures to augment the lesson to help the class understand the subject.

noun

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ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

noun

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thingamajig - Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention

Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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cuddly - Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.

My cat is super cuddly and loves to curl up on my lap.

verb

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surge - (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.