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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Successful
verb
prevail -
To win and be successful.
Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.
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Good
adjective
classy -
Something that is attractive and of excellent quality
Gabe and Ruth loved going to the classy hotel, because they found that everything there was done just right.
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Pleasure
adjective
yummy -
(of food) delicious
At the fair, Olivia wanted to eat as much yummy cotton candy as she could.
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Strong
noun
vigor -
Physical strength and good health
A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.
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Exciting
adjective
engrossing -
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.
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aroma -
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.
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Big
noun
swath -
A broad strip or area of something
The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.
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Smart
verb
ponder -
To look inward and think carefully about something
Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.
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noun
glut -
An excessively abundant supply of something
Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.
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noun
scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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brainstorm -
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.