maven -
A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.
She's a fashion maven who always knows the next big trend before it hits.
verb
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wince -
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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snippy -
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way
Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.
noun
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Aggressive
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crackdown -
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.
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Strange
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outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
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crucial -
Of central and extreme importance
As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.
verb
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Weak
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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Unfriendly
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intrusive -
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
The constant notifications on his phone felt intrusive while he was trying to focus.
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Strong
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motivated -
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.
The most important factor in becoming a top athlete is to be motivated.
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Entice
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entice -
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
Evan wasn't supposed to eat the donut, but Dennis enticed him by waving one in front of his face.
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Smart
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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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Shape
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fragment -
A small piece that's come off a larger whole
When we went on the picnic, we found a fragment of a meteor that had hit that spot thousands of years ago.
