Abstract Ideas
Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.
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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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useless
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/ˈjuːs.ləs/
Not useful; having no practical value or purpose.
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advance
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/ədˈvæns/
To move forward, or to make progress in a positive way.
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teaching
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/ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/
The job or activity of giving lessons to students.
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impression
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/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/
The effect or feeling that someone or something leaves in your mind.
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existence
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/ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/
The fact or state of being real or present.
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intention
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/
what you plan or mean to do.
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abandon
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/əˈbæn.dən/
to leave a person or place forever, especially someone who needs you
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concept
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/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/
an abstract idea or general notion
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foundation
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/ˌfæʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃən/
The solid structure built underground that supports a building.
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basis
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/ˈbæɪ.sɪs/
The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from.
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misunderstanding
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/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken idea about its meaning.
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specifically
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/spəˈsəf.ə.kli/
In a clear and exact way, naming one particular thing.
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accidentally
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/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/
By chance and not on purpose.
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principle
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/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
A basic truth or rule that explains how something works or guides how you act.
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philosophy
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/fɪˈlɑ.sə.fi/
The study of ideas about life, knowledge, truth, and the meaning of existence.
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logic
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/ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/
A sensible way of thinking that uses clear reasons.
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essence
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/ˈɛsəns/
The most basic and important quality that makes something what it is.
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notion
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/ˈnoʊʃən/
An idea or belief about something.
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inquiry
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/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/
A question or request for information.
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phenomenon
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/fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/
Something that happens or exists and can be seen, especially something studied or noticed.
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philosopher
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/fəˈlɑsəfɚ/
A person who studies or teaches ideas about life, knowledge, and the meaning of existence.
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significance
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/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/
The importance or value of something.
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meaningful
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/ˈmi.nɪŋ.fl̩/
Having real importance, value, or purpose.
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intentionally
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/ɪnˈtɛn(t)ʃənəli/
on purpose; deliberately.
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superstition
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/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/
A belief that is not based on reason, often involving luck, magic, or fear of the unknown.
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construct
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/ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/
To build something by putting parts together.
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mislead
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/mɪsˈliːd/
To give someone a false idea or impression, often on purpose.
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unify
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/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/
To bring people or things together to form a single unit.
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involuntarily
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/ɪnˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/
Without meaning to or without conscious control.
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unaccountable
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/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl̩/
impossible to explain or account for
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