1. Amiable, adjective: friendly
Amy’s name was very apt; she was so amiable that she was twice voted class president.
2. Vie, verb: compete for something
While the other teams in the division actively vie for the championship, this team seems content simply to go through the motions of playing.
3. Excruciating, adjective: extremely painful
After the boulder rolled a couple of feet, pinning my friend’s arm, he experienced excruciating pain.
4. Brusquely, adverb: in a blunt, direct manner
Not one for social pleasantries, the Chief of Staff would brusquely ask his subordinates anything he wanted, even coffee.
5. Deride, verb: treat or speak of wish contempt
The nun derided the students for trying to sneak insects and worms into the classroom.
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