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allegiance - Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.

Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.

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crony - A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors

The mayor owed a favor to his powerful crony, so he paid his company for the city's needed construction work.

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laud - To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context

After Cindy exceeded her sales quota for the month, Renita lauded her in front of the other employees.

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hint - To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.

During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.

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rendezvous - An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place

After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.

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encounter - To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.

I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.

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amiable - Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

When Patty chose a dog to buy, she looked for a dog that was amiable and had a calm, friendly disposition.

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mollify - To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset

Bret had to think quickly how to mollify the hungry lion facing him after it had escaped from its cage at the zoo.

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resonate - To feel aligned with something, such as an idea, belief, feelings, or value, creating a sense of mutual understanding or agreement.

His words about strength, commitment, and perseverance resonated with the audience, inspiring them to face their own challenges with renewed strength.

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chatter - Incessant trivial talk

The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.

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carouse - To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way

The group of men caroused all night long until they were too drunk to walk home.

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candor - The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Joe was a popular politician, because people appreciated his candor, the way he was up front and open about how he felt on all the issues.