daunting

daunting    [dahn-ting]

adjective. difficult, intimidating, overcoming with fear

"As I looked up the mountain, I knew it would be a daunting feat to reach the peak."

"Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced he was running for president as a Democrat. But he acknowledged that going up against Mrs. Clinton will be a daunting financial challenge."

"Having to fill out complicated tax forms every year is a daunting task for many people."

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shatter

shatter    [shat-er]

verb. break into many pieces

"The powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 shattered lives, landmarks and the very landscape of the country."
"The phone (Nexus 5) still worked, even though the glass had been shattered, it was totally usable."
"Bitter cold and snowfall records shatter global warning claims."

perpetuate

perpetuate    [per-pech-oo-eyt] 

verb. cause to last, continue 

"So please don't perpetuate misunderstandings and ignorance."

"The insects pick up the bacteria as they feed and carry them to other plants, perpetuating the mutually beneficial process."

"By ignoring this diversity, the article perpetuated harmful stereotypes and exclude the experiences from other communities."

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delectable

delectable    [dih-Lek-tuh-bul l]

adjective. extremely delicious, appealing, attractive, pleasing to senses 

"From sky-high drinks to delectable street food, Thursday night in Hong Kong is unforgettable."

"His mom has promised him a delectable dinner of lobster and steak for his birthday meal."

"The Good Wife, a delectable, invigorating series of unprecedented depth and cynicism, is the best drama on TV."

 

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heady

heady    [Hed-ee]

adjective. extremely thrilling

"Facebook has 1.39 billion monthly average users and 936 million daily active users.  Those are heady numbers."
"You might have a heady feeling when you walk up on stage to get your high school diploma."
"The 1986 Mets opened 13-3 and went on to win the World Series.  These are heady days in Queens, in deed."

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nascent

nascent    [Ney-suh nt] 

adjective. beginning 

"The moon formed during a collision involving the nascent earth, giving the planet the tilt that allows for seasonal variations and tides." 

"Still, Google has had trouble finding its rooting in the nascent smartwatch market."

"The peace process in Afghanistan is at a nascent stage now."

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rekindle

rekindle    [ree-Kin-dl] 

verb. revive (something that's lost)

"Rangers look to rekindle the spirit of '94 to win the Stanley Cup."

"If you lost touch with a childhood friend, you might try to rekindle the relationship when you meet again as adults."

"Her solution is to rekindle a person's exhausted immune 

system by growing  new white blood cells."

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