1. ANTES (noun) = (plural form of ANTE) the amount of money that a player must bet at the beginning of play in a poker game 2. ANTSY (adj) = impatient and unable to keep still 3. ASTER (noun) = a type of plant that is grown in gardens for its colorful flowers 4. ATOMS … Read more

Discreet relationship The term of "discreet relationship" normally found when looking online (dating websites). It indicates a secret affair. This kind of relationship is normally short-term with no string attached. :)

ANIMOSITY is a noun. It means a strong feeling of dislike or hatred. Examples:

• There has always been animosity between them. (= They have always disliked each other.)
• He felt nothing but animosity toward his boss. (=He disliked his boss very much.)
• We put aside our personal animosities so that we could work together.

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SMUG is an adjective. It means having or showing the annoying quality of people who feel very pleased or satisfied with their abilities, achievements, etc. Examples:

• It's OK to celebrate your success, but try not to be too smug about it.
• You can wipe that smug look off your face.

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Examples:

• Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige.
• The job has low pay and low prestige.
• The family has wealth and social prestige.

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The word 'OVERWHELM' has both positive and negative meanings. Example - Positive way

• Her neighbor's kindness overwhelmed her.

Example - Negative way

• She was overwhelmed by grief. (=she felt grief so strongly that she was unable to think or act in a normal way.)

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TYPICAL is an adjective. Definitions: 1. normal for a person, thing, or group: Average or usual. Examples:

• We had a typical (=normal) New England winter.
• It was typical of her to be late. (=She's often late.)

2. happening in the usual way. Examples:

• It was a typical Saturday night for us.
• We … Read more

EXTERNAL is an adjective. It means located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something Examples: 1. The Manager said 'An external service provider could help the company do things we can't do. 2. This medication is intended only for external use. = for use on the skin. 3. Pool areas, café-style … Read more

Conscious is an adjective. Its definitions and some examples are as follows: 1. Awake and able to understand what is happening around you. EX. Is the patient conscious yet? The doctor asked. 2. Aware of something (such as a fact of feeling). EX. He is conscious of being a role model for children. 3. Known … Read more