prestige -
The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments
The doctor was afraid that if the community found out he was selling illegal drugs his prestige would be destroyed overnight.
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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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fizzy -
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent
On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.
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Exciting
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glorious -
Full of beauty, splendor, or magnificence; worthy of admiration.
The team's glorious victory in the championship was celebrated for weeks.
verb
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tweak -
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement
Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.
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cluster -
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
She wore a beautiful necklace with a cluster of pearls.
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
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wee -
Very small
Jeff would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to go fishing with his son.
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interlude -
A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity.
When it rained, they took shelter in an old barn, and that created a long interlude during their hike.
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choppy -
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
We had to cancel the boat ride because the water was too choppy.
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Wet
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dribble -
A thin stream of liquid; a trickle
The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.
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Inward
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insular -
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.
