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Adept Very skilled or proficient at something. She is adept at playing the piano.
Adroit Expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body. He was adroit at solving complex puzzles.
Alias A false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name. The spy operated under several aliases.
Assume To take for granted without proof; to suppose. She assumed they would arrive on time.
Blatant Brazenly obvious; flagrant. He showed a blatant disregard for the rules.
Bleak Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness; grim and desolate. The landscape was bleak and barren, with no sign of vegetation.
Cheer To shout encouragement or praise. The crowd cheered loudly when the runner crossed the finish line.
Coddle To treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper. She coddled her younger brother, doing everything for him.
Demean To lower in dignity, honor, or standing; degrade. He demeaned himself by lying to his friends.
Dexterous Skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body. The magician was dexterous, performing tricks that amazed the audience.
Enigmatic Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. She gave an enigmatic smile that left everyone guessing.
Exploit To use selfishly for one's own ends. The company was criticized for exploiting its workers.
Exuberant Effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant. The crowd was exuberant after the team's victory.
Gloomy Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening. The gloomy attic was full of old, forgotten items.
Keen Having a sharp edge or point; highly developed. She has a keen intellect and understands complex subjects quickly.
Murky Dark, gloomy, and cheerless. The murky waters of the swamp were unsettling.
Musty Having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold; stale. The old book had a musty smell.
Plateau A period or state of little or no growth or decline. After years of rapid advancement, his career hit a plateau.
Presume To take for granted, assume, or suppose. I presume you'll be attending the party?
Proficient Competent or skilled in doing or using something. He is proficient in several programming languages.
Quench To satisfy (a thirst) by drinking; to extinguish (a fire or thirst). After a long hike, he quenched his thirst with a large glass of water.
Ransack To search thoroughly or vigorously through (a place, receptacle, etc.). The thieves ransacked the house looking for valuables.
Summit The highest point or part; the top. The climbers reached the summit of the mountain after a challenging ascent.
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