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Good / New

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refurbish - To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.

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

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Good / Happy

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josh - To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way

Matt had a crush on Audrey but couldn't tell her that, so he would josh her about her odd clothing choices and hoped that would work instead.

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Good / Pleasure

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gratify - To provide pleasure or satisfaction

Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.

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Good / Love

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coddle - To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way

Many kids today are coddled by their parents who don't want them to experience difficulties in their lives.

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Good / Flexible

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juggle - To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

It wasn't easy for Beth to juggle working at her job from home and taking care of her kids when they came home from school.

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Good / Friendly

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vouch - To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described

At Don's trial, Peggy had to vouch for his whereabouts to prove he didn't commit the crime.

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Good / Smart

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comprehend - To understand something completely

In 1911 Ernest Rutherford was able to comprehend that each molecule looked like a miniature solar system.

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Good / Good

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enhance - To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.

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Good / Flexible

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orchestrate - To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully

The general did an excellent job of orchestrating his various battalions during the intense battle.

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Good / Strong

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reinforce - To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.

The general ordered additional troops to reinforce the front lines, knowing they were critical to holding the position.

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Good / Happy

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

On the first warm spring day after the long harsh winter, the lambs were let out in the field and they frolicked playfully in the fresh grass.

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Good / Calm

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dwell - To live in or at a specified place

If he ever won the lottery, Duane wanted to dwell in one of Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary houses.