Elixir -
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties
For many, laughter is the best elixir for stress and sadness.
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verb
cringe -
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment
While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.
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Inward
adjective
staid -
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
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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screech -
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.
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Wet
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drizzle -
Light rain falling in very fine drops
The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.
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Inward
verb
boast -
Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
After his record-breaking finishing time, the runner boasted to the crowd with his entertaining poses.
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Slow
verb
deflect -
To direct attention away from a topic
At the press conference the Mayor didn't want to talk about the issue being asked, so he deflected the question and talked about a different subject.
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Shape
noun
Picture
outskirts -
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.
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Entice
verb
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Arouse -
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.
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Generic -
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
The store sells generic brands of medicine that work just as well as the name-brand ones, but for a fraction of the price.
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Surprise
verb
Picture
Divulge -
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.
The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.
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kindle -
Light or set on fire
Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.
