The gargantuan dragon was as tall as a skyscraper and equally as fearsome.
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Offspring -
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.
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Busy
noun
flurry -
A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind
As if the foot of snow wasn't bad enough, the wind suddenly pelted Daria with a flurry of snowflakes.
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endearing -
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration
Bill had an endearing smile that caused everyone to instantly like him.
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Overwhelming -
So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.
When the air conditioner broke, the summer heat was overwhelming, making it hard to focus on anything else.
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Busy
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tizzy -
A state of nervous excitement or agitation
Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.
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ferret -
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
"Through logic and perseverance I will ferret out the criminal who committed this crime", Sherlock Holmes said to Watson.
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Skyscraper -
A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.
The Empire State Building - built from 1930 to 1931 - is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world.
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camaraderie -
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Sam liked his fraternity because of the feeling of camaraderie he felt with all his friends there.
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prosper -
Succeed in material terms; be financially successful
Scrooge McDuck had prospered so much in life that he had an entire room of his house that held all of his money.
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cordial -
Friendly and polite.
Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.
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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.
