On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.
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reciprocal -
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
They shared a reciprocal respect for one another, each valuing the other's opinions and ideas.
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coax -
To gently pursuade someone to do something
Angie was anorexic, and her mother gently tried to coax her to eat some food.
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candor -
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
Joe was a popular politician, because people appreciated his candor, the way he was up front and open about how he felt on all the issues.
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hint -
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.
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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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rapport -
A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.
The business partners developed a close rapport, which made their meetings more productive and collaborative.
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confidante -
Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.
The president relied heavily on his most trusted confidante for decision-making.
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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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gab -
Talk; chatter
In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
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nod -
An act of nodding the head
A nod is a universally understood gesture to indicate agreement or approval.
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laud -
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
After Cindy exceeded her sales quota for the month, Renita lauded her in front of the other employees.
