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Used to emphasize a statement or question
I mean, really bold?
burnout / ˈbɜːrnaʊt /nounA state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress
She was suffering from burnout after years of working long hours.
stressexhaustioncompassion fatigue
outgrown / ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn /verbto grow too large for or lose interest in something
But maybe I've outgrown them.
maturedevelop
brightness; illumination
The light from the sunset was beautiful.
illuminationbrightness
skeptical / ˈskɛptɪkəl /adjectivedoubting or questioning; not easily convinced
I'm just skeptical about his motives.
doubtfulcynical
To ride a wave on a surfboard
She surfs every morning.
wave
The ability to do something that frightens one
He didn't have the courage to tell her the truth.
braveryvalorfearlessness
exhausting / ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ /adjectiveCausing one to feel drained of energy or resources
Sure, city life is exhausting.
tiringdraining
fluorescent / flʊˈɔːrɛs(ə)nt /adjectiveemitting light; radiating or reflecting light
sitting in meetings under fluorescent lights
lightlightingphosphorescent
To direct one's gaze towards someone or something or in a specified direction
Look at the bird!
observeviewperceive
used to indicate that you are about to explain something more clearly
I mean, I didn't actually see the accident happen.
indicateexplaindefine
Having or producing a comfortably high temperature; not cold
Warm light filtered through the curtains.
hottepid