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Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.
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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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commitment
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/kəˈmɪtmənt/
A promise or willingness to give your time and energy to something you believe in.
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importance
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/ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/
The quality of being important; the value or significance of something.
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suggestion
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/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/
An idea or plan put forward for others to consider.
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harmony
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/ˈhɑ̟ɹ.mə.ni/
A state in which people get along well and agree with one another.
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difficulty
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/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
The state of being hard to do or understand.
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feature
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/ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/
An important or noticeable part or quality of something.
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exhibition
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/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
A public show of objects, art, or products.
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sewer
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/ˈsuː.ɚ/
an underground pipe or channel that carries away sewage or surface water, or a system of such pipes and channels
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heating
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/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
The system that warms a room or building.
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convenience
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/kənˈvinjəns/
The quality of being easy to use and saving you time or effort.
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gender
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/ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/
The state of being male, female, or another identity, especially regarding social and cultural roles.
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creativity
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/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/
The ability to use imagination to produce new ideas or things.
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postage
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/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/
the charge paid for sending a letter or parcel through the postal system
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laziness
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/ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/
The quality of being unwilling to work or make an effort.
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kilogram
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/ˈkɪləɡɹæm/
A unit of mass equal to one thousand grams, used in the metric system.
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consist of
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to be made up of particular parts or things
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fall under
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to be included within a particular category or area of responsibility
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