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to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form
ex: Charles embodied the ideal way a son should act |
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exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength
ex: Samantha's prowess is the reason behind her successful career paths |
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to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc.
ex: The recompense that Talia was given for her acts of charity at the nursing home was a certificate to her favorite restaurant |
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promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable
ex: During Charolette's interview the boss was giving her auspicious comments |
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bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible
ex: the lithe straw kept Drew occupied for a solid thirty minutes |
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faultless; flawless; irreproachable
ex: Carri Anne got a certificate due to her impeccable attendance record |
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pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed
ex: The lake was so still that the placid view made me relax |
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strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
ex: Hearing about sex trafficking gives me a feeling of indignation that promotes me to do something to put an end to the injustice |
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to clear, as from accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like
ex: Kelli was able to vindicate her client of all the charges made against him |
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lacking in vitality or interest
ex: Mrs. Jones' monotone speeches make for a pallid spanish class |
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