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dusk - A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.

The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.

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repertoire - The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using.

As a chef, she had an impressive repertoire of recipes, ranging from traditional dishes to innovative creations.

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joyous - Full of happiness and delight; very joyful; bringing or causing great happiness.

Their wedding was a joyous occasion filled with love and laughter.

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pathetic - Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.

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Other / Inward

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primp - Spend time making minor adjustments to (one's hair, makeup, or clothes)

The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.

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Bad / Disgusting

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lewd - Crude and offensive in a sexual way

Paula made sure to document Joe's lewd comments before reporting him to the human resources department.

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sophisticated - Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way.

During World War 2, Alan Turing used a sophisticated machine to decode the German spy codes.

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Bad / Aggressive

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crush - A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space

The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.

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squawk - (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.

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smirk - To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.

Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.

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lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.

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promiscuous - Lacking discretion or selectivity, especially in choosing relationships or associates; mixing or combining things randomly.

The character in the novel was portrayed as promiscuous, frequently engaging in relationships without commitment or emotional attachment.