Good

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

cushy - (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure

With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.

verb

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Good / Smart

Url

defray - To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.

They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.

verb

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Good / Smart

ponder - To look inward and think carefully about something

Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.

verb

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Good / Brave

Url

embolden - To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

Url

feasible - Reasonable or likely to work effectively.

Launching the new app by next month is feasible if we stick to the schedule.

noun

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Good / Exciting

thriller - A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag

With their fast-paced plots and action-filled pages, John Grisham's thrillers are consistently popular.

noun

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Good / Big

Url

eternity - Time that never ends and has no limits

One of my favorite poems, by Henry Vaughan (1621-1695), begins 'I saw eternity the other night, like a great ring of pure and endless light'.

adjective

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Good / Important

Url

comprehensive - Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

Url

compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

noun

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Good / Calm

Url

nap - A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.

The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url

fervor - Intense and passionate feeling

It's easier to learn to play an instrument if you approach the activity with passion and fervor.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

lush - Soft, thick, pleasingly rich quality, often from vegetation

The trees now were bare and the fallen leaves made a lush, soft carpet for the cold ground.