Abstract Ideas
Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.
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life
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/laɪf/
The state of being alive.
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point
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/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
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difference
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/ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
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post
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/poʊst/
The system of collecting and delivering letters and parcels; the mail.
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section
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/ˈsɛkʃən/
one of the parts that something is divided into
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activity
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/ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/
something you do for interest or enjoyment
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tooth
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/tuθ/
One of the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
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skill
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/skɪl/
the ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice
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paragraph
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/ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/
A section of writing that starts on a new line and usually deals with one main idea.
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come under
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to become subject to a particular action, influence, or treatment
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thought
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/θɔt/
An idea or opinion that comes into your mind.
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truth
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/tɹuθ/
The real facts about something, rather than what is imagined or invented.
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state
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/ˈsteɪt/
The condition that someone or something is in at a particular time.
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situation
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/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/
the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time
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decision
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/dɪˈsɪʒn̩/
A choice you make after thinking about something.
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experience
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/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/
The knowledge or skill you gain from doing something over time.
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beauty
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/ˈbjuti/
The quality of being very pleasing to look at or experience.
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opportunity
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/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/
A chance to do something, especially something useful or good.
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challenge
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/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/
A difficult task that tests someone's ability.
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strength
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[st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ]
The physical power that lets you do hard things like lifting.
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condition
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/kənˈdɪʃən/
The state that someone or something is in at a particular time.
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meaning
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/ˈmi.nɪŋ/
What a word, sign, or action expresses or stands for.
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heat
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/ˈhiːt/
The quality of being hot; high temperature.
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purpose
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/ˈpɝpəs/
The reason why something is done or made.
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silence
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/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
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talent
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/ˈtælənt/
A natural ability to do something well.
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intelligence
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/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/
The ability to learn, understand, and think clearly.
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solution
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/səˈl(j)uːʃən/
A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
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lack
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/ˈlæk/
The state of not having something, or not having enough of it.
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ability
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/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the fact of being able to do something
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imagination
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/ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/
The ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind.
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symbol
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/ˈsɪmbəl/
A thing that stands for or represents an idea, quality, or feeling.
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function
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/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
What something is used for or what it does.
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wisdom
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/ˈwɪzdəm/
The ability to make good decisions using knowledge and experience.
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security
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/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/
the state of being safe and protected from danger
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mess
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/mɛs/
A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order.
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department
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/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop.
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hearing
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/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
The ability to hear sounds.
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sight
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/saɪt/
The ability to see.
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responsibility
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/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.
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reality
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/ɹiˈæləti/
The way things really are, as opposed to how they are imagined or hoped to be.
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connection
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/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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goodness
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/ˈɡʊdnəs/
The quality of being kind, moral, and good.
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courage
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/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/
The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.
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theme
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/θiːm/
The main subject or idea of a book, film, talk, or piece of art.
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shift
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/ˈʃɪft/
A change from one position, idea, or situation to another.
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darkness
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/ˈdɑɹknɪs/
The state of having little or no light.
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explosion
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/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
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vision
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/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/
The ability to see; sight.
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potential
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/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/
A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future.
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possibility
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/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The chance that something may happen or be true.
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collection
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/kəˈlɛkʃən/
A group of similar things kept or brought together.
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balance
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/ˈbæləns/
A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates.
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version
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/ˈvɝʒən/
A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing.
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standard
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/ˈstændɚd/
A level of quality used to judge how good something is.
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patience
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/ˈpæɪ̯.ʃəns/
The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset.
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comment
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/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/
Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction.
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judgment
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/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/
The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions.
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suffering
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/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/
A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.
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coincidence
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/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
A surprising situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, with no real connection.
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ease
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/iz/
The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
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engagement
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/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
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madness
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/ˈmæd.nəs/
The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
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radar
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/ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/
A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects such as ships and planes.
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warren
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/ˈwɔːr.ən/
a connected system of burrows in which rabbits live, or the rabbits occupying it
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audition
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/ɑˈdɪʃən/
A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role.
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priority
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/pɹaɪˈɔɹ.(ə.)ti/
Something that is more important than other things and needs attention first.
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coma
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/ˈkoʊmə/
A deep, prolonged state of unconsciousness, usually caused by serious injury or illness.
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consciousness
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/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
The state of being awake and able to think and notice things.
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discipline
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/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard.
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retirement
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/riːˈtaɪɝmənt/
The period of life after you stop working permanently.
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illusion
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[ɪˈluː.ʒən]
A false idea or belief about something.
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obsession
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/əbˈsɛʃən/
A state of thinking about something or someone all the time, in an unhealthy way.
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identification
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/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
An official document that proves who you are.
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probation
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/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
a court-ordered period in which an offender remains in the community under stated conditions instead of, or after, imprisonment
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exposure
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/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
The state of being affected by something, such as a substance or influence.
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distraction
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/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/
Something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing.
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temptation
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/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/
A strong wish to have or do something you know you should avoid.
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exile
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/ɪɡˈzaɪl/
The state of being forced to live away from your home or country.
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addiction
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/əˈdɪkˌʃən/
the condition of not being able to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful
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extension
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/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
An extra part added to something to make it bigger or longer.
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nuisance
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/ˈnuː.səns/
Something that annoys you or causes trouble.
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hack
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/hæk/
A writer who produces dull, low-quality work, often just for money.
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pregnancy
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/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/
The condition or period of carrying a developing baby in the womb.
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integrity
C1
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
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abortion
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/əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/
The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the baby can survive on its own.
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conviction
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/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
A strong, firmly held belief or opinion.
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ammunition
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/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/
information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint
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lordship
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/ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/
The state or condition of being a lord.
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wrath
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/ɹæθ/
belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, personified as one of the deadly sins
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torment
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/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/
Severe physical or mental suffering.
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morse
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/ˈmɔːɹs/
Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals
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testament
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/ˈtes.tə.mənt/
Proof or clear evidence that something is true or that someone has a quality.
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amendment
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/əˈmɛndmənt/
A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal.
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asthma
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/ˈæzmə/
a long-term respiratory condition in which narrowed, inflamed airways cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
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intuition
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/ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/
The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.
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collision
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/kəˈlɪʒn̩/
An accident in which two moving objects hit each other.
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speculation
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/ˌspek.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/
An opinion or guess formed without firm evidence.
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precision
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/pɹəˈsəʒ.ən/
The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.
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transaction
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/tɹænˈzækʃən/
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
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purity
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/ˈpjʊɹɪti/
the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else
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clarity
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/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/
The quality of being clear and easy to understand.
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resurrection
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/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/
a revival from inactivity and disuse
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credibility
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/kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/
The quality of being believable and trustworthy.
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tolerance
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/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/
The willingness to accept beliefs, opinions, or behaviour that differ from your own.
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caliber
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/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/
the level of quality, ability, or importance of a person or thing
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galaxy
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/ˈɡɛl.ək.si/
a vast gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust, dark matter, and other astronomical objects
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twilight
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/ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
a condition of decline following successes
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proposition
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/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
An idea, plan, or suggestion that is offered for consideration.
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filth
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/fɪlθ/
disgusting dirt, refuse, or other foul matter
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fritz
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/fɹɪts/
the state of being defective.
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stereo
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/ˈsteriˌoʊ/
a sound system that records or reproduces audio through two or more separate channels
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concussion
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/kənˈkʊʃən/
A violent collision or shock.
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merit
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/ˈmɛɹɪt/
A good quality that deserves praise or reward.
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eminence
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/ˈɛmɪnəns/
The state of being famous and highly respected in a field.
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solitude
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/ˈsɑlɪˌtud/
The state of being alone, often by choice and in a peaceful way.
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trance
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/tɹæns/
A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
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rift
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/ɹɪft/
A serious break in friendly relations; a state of conflict or distance between people.
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suspense
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/səˈspɛns/
an uncertain cognitive state
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chastity
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/ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/
Vow made, usually because of moral or religious beliefs, to abstain from sexual relations.
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calamity
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/kəˈlæmɪti/
An event that causes great harm, loss, or suffering; a disaster.
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intoxication
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/ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/
excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
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monsoon
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/mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind system that reverses direction between summer and winter, especially in South and Southeast Asia
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stasis
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/ˈsteɪsɪs/
Inactivity; a freezing, or state of motionlessness.
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psychosis
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/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/
a severe mental state involving impaired contact with reality, often including delusions or hallucinations
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authenticity
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/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
The quality of being real, genuine, and true to its origin
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annihilation
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/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
total destruction
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evasion
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/ɪˈveɪʒən/
nonperformance of something distasteful, as by deceit or trickery, that you are supposed to do
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technicality
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/ˌtɛk.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
a small or specialized rule or detail that can have an important practical consequence
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anonymity
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/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/
The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden.
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renaissance
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/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/
Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
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frenzy
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/ˈfɹɛnzi/
A state of wild activity or panic.
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serenity
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/səˈɹɛnɪti/
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
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space-time
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/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/
the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
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wreath
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/ɹiθ/
Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.
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self-control
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/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/
The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
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litigation
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/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/
The conduct of a lawsuit.
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temperance
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/ˈtɛmpəɹəns/
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
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self-preservation
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/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/
The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.
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digit
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/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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dissolution
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/ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/
Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
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corrosion
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/kəˈɹoʊʒən/
The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
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metaphysics
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/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/
the branch of philosophy studying being and reality
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banality
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/bəˈnælɪti/
The quality of being banal.
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proclivity
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/pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/
a natural inclination
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self-consciousness
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/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
The awareness of the self as an entity.
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profundity
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/pɹəˈfʌndɪti/
the quality of being physically deep
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disproportion
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/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/
The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.
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comity
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/ˈkɒmɪti/
Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.
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ramification
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/ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/
a development that complicates a situation
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one-billionth
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/ˌwʌn ˈbɪl.jənθ/
one of a billion equal parts; the quantity 0.000000001 or 10 to the power of negative nine
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cowpath
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/ˈkaʊˌpæθ/
a path made or regularly used by cows, especially between pasture and barnyard
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peroration
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/pɛɹəˈɹeɪʃən/
the concluding section of an oration
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juvenescence
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the state of being a youth
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