brisk – adj. done with quickness and energy
offset – v. to cancel or reduce the effect of (something) : to create an equal balance between two things
prolong – v. to make (something) last or continue for a longer time
ideal – adj. exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person
range – n. a sequence, series, or scale between limits (a wide range of patterns) : the limits of a series : the distance or extent between possible extremes
varied – adj. having many forms or types : including many different things
positive – adj. thinking about the good qualities of someone or something : thinking that a good result will happen : hopeful or optimistic
eliminate – v. to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)