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LIST 6. repertoire ( noun ) --. The entire stock of skills or products one is able to offer. The magician’s repertoire of tricks included levitating and mind reading. thrive (v.) --. To grow or develop vigorously. When we reduced the number of pests our bees thrived and doubled in number .
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repertoire(noun) -- The entire stock of skills or products one is able to offer The magician’s repertoire of tricks included levitating and mind reading.
thrive(v.) -- To grow or develop vigorously When we reduced the number of pests our bees thrived and doubled in number. thriving adj.
agility(noun) -- The ability to move quickly and easily; skill Running the hurdles requires great agility and concentration. agileadj.
relentless(adj.) -- Marked with sustained effort; constant The zombies relentlessly pursued their victims, neither bullets, fire, nor walls could stop them. relentlessly adv. relentlessnessnoun
precocious(adj.) -- Unusually advanced or mature Teri was a precocious three-year-old who enjoyed watching the Discovery channel . precociously adv. precociousnessnoun
bewildered(adj.) -- Completely puzzled or confused A bewildered look came over Rasha’s face when she arrived at school and no one was there. bewilder verb bewildermentnoun
diminish(v.) -- To make smaller or less important The large crowds diminished the possibility of actually seeing the President. diminishing adj.
belittle(v.) -- To treat as less valuable Marcus’ attitude of contempt was belittling toward Rachel. belittling adj. belittlementnoun
vanity(noun) -- Excessive pride Her vanity made her look down on others and relentlessly look at herself in every mirror. vainadj. vainly adv.
ensue(verb) -- To come afterward; to result Because the other team kept bad mouthing them, a fight ensued before the game ended.