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simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

He was simmering with anger, but he kept it inside and didn't say out loud what he was thinking and feeling.

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poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.

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effusive - Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.

He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.

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pizzazz - An attractive combination of vitality and glamour

As the most acclaimed actress alive, Meryl Streep's pizzazz is key to her enduring popularity.

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awesome - amazing, breathtaking, or overwhelming

The Grand Canyon is an awesome natural wonder that leaves visitors speechless.

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hunch - A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts

The detective had a hunch the suspect was guilty, but he needed proof before he could charge him with the crime.

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billow - To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.

During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.

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clout - Influence or power, especially in politics or business

The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.

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droves - Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.

The shepherd guided the droves of sheep across the field.

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undercover - Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.

The undercover cop became a cook in a restaurant to gather information about the criminal he was investigating.

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sumptuous - Splendid and expensive-looking

The large turkey was only part of the sumptuous Thanksgiving meal.

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diverse - Made up of people or things that are very different from each other.

The jungle has a diverse range of animal and plant life.