Vocabulary Booster

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Vocabulary Booster
Embarrassed
Abashed
He felt embarrassed to see his wife dancing like mads.
Dazzling
Fulgurous
I was startled to see the skater’s dazzling virtuosic leaps.
Fabulous
Fab
He did a fabulous job.
Grandiose
Pretentious
He is not living a grandiose, fashionable life.
Jubilant
Rejoicing
Jubilant crowds filled the streets on the day election held.
Nocturnal
Active during night
Nocturnal flowers open up at night and close by day.
Noxious
Harmful
His ideas were noxious
Plush
Lavish
He is having a plush vanity van.
Shimmering
Glistening
The Leaves were shimmering in the moonlight.


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