assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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errand -
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.
My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.
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reliable -
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.
She was extremely reliable, and would always show up exactly on time.
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schmooze -
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.
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genial -
Friendly and cheerful
Burt was such a genial person that everybody he met liked him instantly.
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broach -
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.
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considerate -
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
The nurse is always very considerate and checks every 15 minutes to ask how you're doing.
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gab -
Talk; chatter
In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
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chap -
A man or boy
On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.
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banter -
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.
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niceties -
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.
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swap -
An act of exchanging one thing for another
Jay and Dave exchanged gifts during their gift swap.
