Abstract Ideas
Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.
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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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existence
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/ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/
The fact or state of being real or present.
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occasion
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/əˈkeɪʒən/
A particular time when something happens.
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charm
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/t͡ʃɑɹm/
A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing.
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chaos
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/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/
A state of complete confusion and disorder.
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instance
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/ˈɪnstəns/
A single example or case of something happening.
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loyalty
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/ˈlɔɪəlti/
The quality of staying faithful and giving steady support to someone or something.
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intention
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/
what you plan or mean to do.
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possession
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/pəˈzɛʃn̩/
Something that you own.
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appeal
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/əˈpil/
The quality of being attractive or interesting.
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concept
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/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/
an abstract idea or general notion
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privacy
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/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/
The state of being alone and free from the attention of others.
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proposal
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/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/
A plan or idea that is suggested formally for others to consider.
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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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humor
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/ˈhjuːmɚ/
The quality of being funny or amusing.
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weakness
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/ˈwik.nɪs/
The state of not being physically or mentally strong.
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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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radiation
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/ˌɹæɪ.diˈæɪ.ʃən/
Energy that travels as rays, waves, or particles, such as heat or light.
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combination
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/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
A mix of two or more different things joined together.
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economy
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/iˈkɑ.nə.mi/
The system by which a country produces, sells, and uses goods, services, and money.
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document
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/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/
An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof.
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kindness
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/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
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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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arrangement
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/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
A plan or agreement made so that something can happen.
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eternity
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/ɪˈtɝnɪti/
Time that has no end; endless time.
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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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honesty
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/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/
The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying.
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confusion
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/kənˈfjuːʒən/
A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.
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logic
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/ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/
A sensible way of thinking that uses clear reasons.
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capacity
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/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/
The amount that something can hold or contain.
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sickness
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/ˈsɪknɪs/
The state of being ill, or a particular illness.
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curiosity
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/ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/
A strong desire to know or learn about something.
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leadership
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/ˈlidɚʃɪp/
The ability or quality of being a good leader.
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sequence
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/ˈsi.kwəns/
A set of things arranged or happening one after another in a particular order.
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variety
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/vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/
A number of different things of the same general kind.
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concentration
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/ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
the ability to give all your attention to something
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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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examination
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/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions.
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inspection
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/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
The act of looking at something closely to check its condition.
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relation
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/ɹəˈlæ̝ɪʃ(ə)n/
The way in which two or more things are connected.
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consideration
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/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Careful thought about something before making a decision.
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notion
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/ˈnoʊʃən/
An idea or belief about something.
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reflection
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/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/
An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.
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opposition
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/ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, something.
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selection
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/səˈlɛkʃən/
a range of things to choose from
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warmth
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/wɔɹmθ/
A pleasant, moderate level of heat.
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employment
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/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Paid work, or the state of having a job
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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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transportation
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/tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
The system or means of moving people or goods from one place to another.
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recommendation
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/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
A suggestion about the best thing to do.
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slavery
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/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
The system of owning people as property and forcing them to work.
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achievement
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/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/
Something done successfully, especially after effort or skill.
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introduction
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/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow.
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pharmacy
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/ˈfɑɹməsi/
A shop where medicines are prepared and sold.
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isolation
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/ˌɑesəˈlæɪʃən/
The state of being alone or separated from other people
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determination
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/dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/
The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up.
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plasma
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/ˈplæzmə/
(physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors
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disturbance
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/dɪˈstɜɹ.bəns/
Something that interrupts a normal, peaceful, or regular situation.
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motivation
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/ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/
The desire and willingness to do something.
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membership
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/ˈmɛmbɝˌʃɪp/
The state of belonging to a group or organization.
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transformation
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/ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A complete change in the appearance, character, or condition of someone or something, often for the better.
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significance
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/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/
The importance or value of something.
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prosperity
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/pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/
The state of being successful and having plenty of money.
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correction
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/kəˈɹɛkʃən/
A change that fixes a mistake.
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efficiency
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/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
The quality of doing something well without wasting time, effort, or money.
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probability
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/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/
How likely it is that something will happen.
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HIV
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/ˌeɪtʃˌaɪˈviː/
The virus that attacks the immune system and can cause AIDS.
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tendency
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/ˈten.dən.si/
A likelihood of behaving or happening in a particular way.
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distinction
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
A clear difference between two or more things.
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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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proportion
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/pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/
A part of a whole, especially when compared to the rest.
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fragment
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/ˈfɹæɡmənt/
A small piece broken off from something larger.
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eyesight
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/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
The ability to see; how well your eyes work.
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