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A female given name, short form of Elizabeth or Bethan

Beth was a sweet child.

In a minimal or insufficient manner

They barely noticed her.

hardlyscarcely

Mentally acute or quick-witted

Her mind was sharp.

acuteastuteclever

Steady and peaceful

She spoke in a calm voice.

tranquilserenepeaceful

To move one's head up and down, indicating agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment

She nodded in agreement.

gestureagreeassent

Gradually disappear

The music faded.

diminishdissolveevaporate

A flat, usually rectangular paper container for a letter

She received an envelope in the mail.

lettermail

To have an extremely strong desire for something

She began to crave chocolate after dinner.

desirelong foryearn

the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially because of notable achievements

Fame can be fleeting.

popularityreputationcelebrity

In a tidy and careful manner

She neatly arranged the books on the shelf.

tidilyorderly

To start or cause to start operating or happening

The rumor began to spread.

commenceinitiateoriginate

A person or group that is one's rival in a competition, contest, or game

Her opponent was gracious in defeat.

adversarychallengercompetitor