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silly – adj. playfully lighthearted and amusing

slippery – adj. having a surface smooth or wet enough to make holding onto or moving or standing on difficult

patron – n. a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.

peak time – n. the most busy time

anxious – adj. afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety

furlough – n. a period of time when an employee is told not to come to work and is not paid

staff – n. a group of people who work for an organization or business

inspire – v. to move (someone) to act, create, or feel emotions