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Thingamajig

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A A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win

B The state of being strong and active; energy

C A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport

D Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention

NOUN

Thingamajig - Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention

Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"

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Spontaneous

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A Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment

B (of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

C Calm and peaceful and without noise

D Perfect in every way

ADJECTIVE

Spontaneous - Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment

When Doris saw the gunman start shooting in the schoolyard, her spontaneous impulse was to run and hide behind a car.

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Rookie

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A A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something

B A beginner who has little or no experience.

C A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

D An event marking a significant accomplishment

NOUN

Rookie - A beginner who has little or no experience.

The rookie mountain climbers descended at a safer location than the experts and had additional supervision to ensure their safety while they gained experience.

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Vanguard

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A A large amount of money received unexpectedly.

B Stylishness and originality

C Excited activity and movement

D A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.

NOUN

Vanguard - A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.

During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.

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Concoction

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A A mixture of various ingredients or elements

B A large number or quantity

C A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy

D A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

NOUN

Concoction - A mixture of various ingredients or elements

The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.

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Refurbish

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A Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

B Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)

C To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation

D Twist and turn with quick writhing movements

VERB

Refurbish - Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)

After finding the used piece of furniture, Joel refurbished it so that it looked brand new.

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Upgrade

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A To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.

B Express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.

C Twist and turn with quick writhing movements

D To improve something to a higher level

VERB

Upgrade - To improve something to a higher level

When Betty got messages that her Windows 7 was no longer being supported, she realized it was time to upgrade to Windows 10.

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Contraption

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A extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

B A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.

C A large number or quantity

D A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

NOUN

Contraption - A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.

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Newfangled

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A (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

B (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface

C Enormous

D Different from what one is used to; objectionably new

ADJECTIVE

Newfangled - Different from what one is used to; objectionably new

Ruth just wanted to see the newest pictures of her grandson, but she couldn't figure out this newfangled thing called e-mail.

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Revamp

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A Drink (alcohol)

B Walk or move in a leisurely manner

C Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to

D For something to increase very quickly.

VERB

Revamp - Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to

Every year, Apple revamps its iPhone line with a new model that has different features.

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Thingamajig

Spontaneous

Rookie

Vanguard

Concoction

Refurbish

Upgrade

Contraption

Newfangled

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