Very skilled or proficient at something. She is adept at playing the piano.

Expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body. He was adroit at solving complex puzzles.

A false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name. The spy operated under several aliases.

To take for granted without proof; to suppose. She assumed they would arrive on time.

Brazenly obvious; flagrant. He showed a blatant disregard for the rules.

Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness; grim and desolate. The landscape was bleak and barren, with no sign of vegetation.

To shout encouragement or praise. The crowd cheered loudly when the runner crossed the finish line.

To treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper. She coddled her younger brother, doing everything for him.

To lower in dignity, honor, or standing; degrade. He demeaned himself by lying to his friends.

Skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body. The magician was dexterous, performing tricks that amazed the audience.

Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. She gave an enigmatic smile that left everyone guessing.

To use selfishly for one's own ends. The company was criticized for exploiting its workers.

Effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant. The crowd was exuberant after the team's victory.

Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening. The gloomy attic was full of old, forgotten items.

Having a sharp edge or point; highly developed. She has a keen intellect and understands complex subjects quickly.

Dark, gloomy, and cheerless. The murky waters of the swamp were unsettling.

Having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold; stale. The old book had a musty smell.

A period or state of little or no growth or decline. After years of rapid advancement, his career hit a plateau.

To take for granted, assume, or suppose. I presume you'll be attending the party?

Competent or skilled in doing or using something. He is proficient in several programming languages.

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.

To search thoroughly or vigorously through (a place, receptacle, etc.). The thieves ransacked the house looking for valuables.

The highest point or part; the top. The climbers reached the summit of the mountain after a challenging ascent.

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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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