staggering -
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.
The view from the top of the mountain was simply staggering.
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acute -
Very sharp and intense.
He asked that his wife keep the house clean because he had such an acute sense of smell.
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personable -
Friendly and easy to get along with
Marty is often the hit of parties, because he is so personable and gets along with everybody.
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ingenuity -
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.
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enormous -
Extremely large in size or amount
No other animals were able to slow down the march of the enormous elephants.
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gorgeous -
Beautiful; very attractive
Vince was amazed by the gorgeous sunset he witnessed from the island.
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wondrous -
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.
The children's book told tales of wondrous lands filled with magical creatures.
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fidelity -
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.
When the British soldiers swore fidelity to the Queen, they meant it, and they conducted themselves with great pride and loyalty.
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dote -
To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.
The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.
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gaze -
A steady intent look
Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.
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festoon -
To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.
When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.
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authentic -
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.
