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to laugh in a nervous or childlike way
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giggle (v)
She giggled like a little kid. We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.
happening again and again: repeated many times
having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant
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repetitive (adj)
She left the job because the work was too repetitive — re·pet·i·tive·ly adverb — re·pet·i·tive·ness noun
another order from a customer who has ordered the same thing before
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repeat orders
Some salespeople rely on established customers to provide repeat orders rather than actively seeking new business.
a puzzle in which words are filled into a pattern of numbered squares in answer to correspondingly numbered clues and in such a way that the words read across and down
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crossword
not having sex with someone who is not your wife, husband, girlfriend, or boyfriend
having or showing true and constant support or loyalty
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faithful (adj)
He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
having a flat, even surface: not rough: not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts of a liquid mixture
being without hair happening or done without any problems: free from difficulties or impediments
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smooth (adj)
Our trip was smooth and uneventful. Our flight was very smooth. Secrets of a Smooth Complexion — smooth adverb — smooth·ly adverb — smooth·ness noun
almost not, only just
used to say that someone or something only has a specified small size or sth reached a specified condition
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barely (adv)
We have barely two months and one week to begin negotiations with Washington This is true of Greece, where production covers barely 50% of domestic consumption.
of a ghost: to visit or live in (a place)
to keep coming back to the mind of (someone) especially in a way that makes the person sad or upset
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haunt / haunting
— haunt·er noun — haunt·ing·ly (adv) Some people believe that the ghost of an old sea captain haunts the beach. If you ignore the problem, it will come back to haunt you
stimulating interest or thought & challenging
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thought-provoking
I look forward to an interesting and thought-provoking discussion to come. It is thought-provoking that despite all of these activities we have not produced better or faster results.
strange & eccentric & kinky
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quirky (adj)
quirk (n) - everyone has their own quirks — quirk·i·ly (adv) — quirk·i·ness noun — quirk·ish (adj) — quirky (adj) wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks
having or showing great knowledge or understanding
difficult to understand: requiring deep thought or wisdom
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profound (adj)
His knowledge of history is profound. Her books offer profound insights into the true nature of courage. — pro·found·ly (adv) — pro·found·ness (n)
very disturbing or frightening
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chilling (adj)
a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter> gravely disturbing or frightening <a chilling case of abuse> — chil·ling·ly adverb
not believable or realistic: not plausible
provoking disbelief
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implausible (adj) - \(ˌ)im-ˈplȯ-zə-bəl\
She's been making implausible claims. He gave an implausible excuse for showing up late for work. The novel has an implausible ending.— im·plau·si·bil·i·ty (n) — im·plau·si·bly (adv)
thrilling, exhilarating, inspiring, stirring
to hold the interest of strongly
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gripping (adj)
The story really grips the reader. The scandal has gripped the nation.
to seize or hold firmly
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(to) grip
The little boy gripped his mother's hand tightly. I gripped the door handle and pulled as hard as I could.
difficult to do, understand, or make progress with.
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heavy going
Jim finds math heavy going. Talking to Mary is heavy going. She has nothing interesting to say.
not messy: clean and orderly
: liking to keep things very clean and orderly: simple and clever
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neat (adj)
— neat·ly adverb — neat·ness noun He keeps his apartment neat and clean. He's got a neat way of memorizing information. There is, unfortunately, no neat solution to the problem.
in a low position, manner, or degree
in a humble or meek manner
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lowly (adv)
PE has a lowly status in the world of school.
difficult to use or handle
not graceful
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awkward (adj)
She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. — awk·ward·ly adverb — awk·ward·ness noun
ery great in size, amount, or extent
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vast (adj)
She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject. The policy is supported by the vast majority of citizens. — vast·ly (adv) — vast·ness (n)
to give reasons for or against something: to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.
dyskutować, przekonywać
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(to) argue
She argued against the proposed law. The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes. He's always willing to argue for what is right.
it can be argued
zapewne, prawdopodobnie
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arguably (adv) - \ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē\
Arguably, there is something wrong with the assistance packages extended to Latvia and Hungary. Only 90 days after this, arguably the greatest discovery of the last century occurred.
extremely interesting
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intriguing (adj) - \in-ˈtrē-giŋ\
The offer is very intriguing.
causing someone to feel sad or without hope: causing depression
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depressing (adj)
This rainy weather is depressing. He paints a depressing picture of modern life.
amusing and enjoyable: providing entertainment
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entertaining (adj)
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
A Synonym for being drunk or having consumed alcoholic beverages; Not having the ability to walk normal
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typsy
Yo man lets go get typsy.
to take a sunbath
to sit or lie in the light of the sun especially in order to make your skin darker
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sunbathe (v) - \-ˌbāth\
People were sunbathing on the beach.

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