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Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.

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security B1
/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ the state of being safe and protected from danger Meaning Off Sound Off
mess B1
/mɛs/ A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order. Meaning Off Sound Off
department B1
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop. Meaning Off Sound Off
hearing B1
/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ The ability to hear sounds. Meaning Off Sound Off
sight B1
/saɪt/ The ability to see. Meaning Off Sound Off
responsibility B1
/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ A duty or task that you are expected to deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off
reality B1
/ɹiˈæləti/ The way things really are, as opposed to how they are imagined or hoped to be. Meaning Off Sound Off
connection B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ A relationship or link between things or events. Meaning Off Sound Off
goodness B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/ The quality of being kind, moral, and good. Meaning Off Sound Off
courage B1
/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up. Meaning Off Sound Off
theme B1
/θiːm/ The main subject or idea of a book, film, talk, or piece of art. Meaning Off Sound Off
shift B1
/ˈʃɪft/ A change from one position, idea, or situation to another. Meaning Off Sound Off
darkness B1
/ˈdɑɹknɪs/ The state of having little or no light. Meaning Off Sound Off
explosion B1
/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise. Meaning Off Sound Off
vision B1
/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/ The ability to see; sight. Meaning Off Sound Off
potential B1
/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future. Meaning Off Sound Off
possibility B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The chance that something may happen or be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
collection B1
/kəˈlɛkʃən/ A group of similar things kept or brought together. Meaning Off Sound Off
balance B1
/ˈbæləns/ A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates. Meaning Off Sound Off
version B1
/ˈvɝʒən/ A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
standard B1
/ˈstændɚd/ A level of quality used to judge how good something is. Meaning Off Sound Off
patience B1
/ˈpæɪ̯.ʃəns/ The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset. Meaning Off Sound Off
comment B1
/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction. Meaning Off Sound Off
judgment B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions. Meaning Off Sound Off
existence B1
/ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ The fact or state of being real or present. Meaning Off Sound Off
occasion B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/ A particular time when something happens. Meaning Off Sound Off
charm B1
/t͡ʃɑɹm/ A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing. Meaning Off Sound Off
chaos B1
/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ A state of complete confusion and disorder. Meaning Off Sound Off
instance B1
/ˈɪnstəns/ A single example or case of something happening. Meaning Off Sound Off
loyalty B1
/ˈlɔɪəlti/ The quality of staying faithful and giving steady support to someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
intention B1
/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ what you plan or mean to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
possession B1
/pəˈzɛʃn̩/ Something that you own. Meaning Off Sound Off
appeal B1
/əˈpil/ The quality of being attractive or interesting. Meaning Off Sound Off
concept B1
/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ an abstract idea or general notion Meaning Off Sound Off
privacy B1
/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ The state of being alone and free from the attention of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
proposal B1
/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ A plan or idea that is suggested formally for others to consider. Meaning Off Sound Off
basis B1
/ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from. Meaning Off Sound Off
humor B1
/ˈhjuːmɚ/ The quality of being funny or amusing. Meaning Off Sound Off
weakness B1
/ˈwik.nɪs/ The state of not being physically or mentally strong. Meaning Off Sound Off
misunderstanding B1
/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken idea about its meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off
radiation B1
/ˌɹæɪ.diˈæɪ.ʃən/ Energy that travels as rays, waves, or particles, such as heat or light. Meaning Off Sound Off
combination B1
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ A mix of two or more different things joined together. Meaning Off Sound Off
economy B1
/iˈkɑ.nə.mi/ The system by which a country produces, sells, and uses goods, services, and money. Meaning Off Sound Off
document B1
/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof. Meaning Off Sound Off
kindness B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others. Meaning Off Sound Off
principle B1
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ A basic truth or rule that explains how something works or guides how you act. Meaning Off Sound Off
arrangement B1
/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ A plan or agreement made so that something can happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
eternity B1
/ɪˈtɝnɪti/ Time that has no end; endless time. Meaning Off Sound Off
philosophy B1
/fɪˈlɑ.sə.fi/ The study of ideas about life, knowledge, truth, and the meaning of existence. Meaning Off Sound Off
honesty B1
/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/ The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying. Meaning Off Sound Off
confusion B1
/kənˈfjuːʒən/ A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
logic B1
/ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ A sensible way of thinking that uses clear reasons. Meaning Off Sound Off
capacity B1
/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ The amount that something can hold or contain. Meaning Off Sound Off
sickness B1
/ˈsɪknɪs/ The state of being ill, or a particular illness. Meaning Off Sound Off
curiosity B1
/ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/ A strong desire to know or learn about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
leadership B1
/ˈlidɚʃɪp/ The ability or quality of being a good leader. Meaning Off Sound Off
sequence B1
/ˈsi.kwəns/ A set of things arranged or happening one after another in a particular order. Meaning Off Sound Off
variety B1
/vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ A number of different things of the same general kind. Meaning Off Sound Off
concentration B1
/ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ the ability to give all your attention to something Meaning Off Sound Off
essence B1
/ˈɛsəns/ The most basic and important quality that makes something what it is. Meaning Off Sound Off
examination B1
/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions. Meaning Off Sound Off
inspection B1
/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ The act of looking at something closely to check its condition. Meaning Off Sound Off
relation B1
/ɹəˈlæ̝ɪʃ(ə)n/ The way in which two or more things are connected. Meaning Off Sound Off
consideration B1
/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ Careful thought about something before making a decision. Meaning Off Sound Off
notion B1
/ˈnoʊʃən/ An idea or belief about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
reflection B1
/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface. Meaning Off Sound Off
opposition B1
/ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, something. Meaning Off Sound Off
selection B1
/səˈlɛkʃən/ a range of things to choose from Meaning Off Sound Off
warmth B1
/wɔɹmθ/ A pleasant, moderate level of heat. Meaning Off Sound Off
employment B1
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ Paid work, or the state of having a job Meaning Off Sound Off
phenomenon B1
/fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/ Something that happens or exists and can be seen, especially something studied or noticed. Meaning Off Sound Off
transportation B1
/tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ The system or means of moving people or goods from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off
recommendation B1
/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ A suggestion about the best thing to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
slavery B1
/ˈsleɪvəɹi/ The system of owning people as property and forcing them to work. Meaning Off Sound Off
achievement B1
/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ Something done successfully, especially after effort or skill. Meaning Off Sound Off
introduction B1
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/ The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow. Meaning Off Sound Off
pharmacy B1
/ˈfɑɹməsi/ A shop where medicines are prepared and sold. Meaning Off Sound Off
isolation B1
/ˌɑesəˈlæɪʃən/ The state of being alone or separated from other people Meaning Off Sound Off
determination B1
/dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/ The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up. Meaning Off Sound Off
plasma B1
/ˈplæzmə/ (physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors Meaning Off Sound Off
disturbance B1
/dɪˈstɜɹ.bəns/ Something that interrupts a normal, peaceful, or regular situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
motivation B1
/ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ The desire and willingness to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
membership B1
/ˈmɛmbɝˌʃɪp/ The state of belonging to a group or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
transformation B1
/ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ A complete change in the appearance, character, or condition of someone or something, often for the better. Meaning Off Sound Off
significance B1
/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/ The importance or value of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
prosperity B1
/pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ The state of being successful and having plenty of money. Meaning Off Sound Off
correction B1
/kəˈɹɛkʃən/ A change that fixes a mistake. Meaning Off Sound Off
efficiency B1
/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ The quality of doing something well without wasting time, effort, or money. Meaning Off Sound Off
probability B1
/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ How likely it is that something will happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
HIV B1
/ˌeɪtʃˌaɪˈviː/ The virus that attacks the immune system and can cause AIDS. Meaning Off Sound Off
tendency B1
/ˈten.dən.si/ A likelihood of behaving or happening in a particular way. Meaning Off Sound Off
distinction B1
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ A clear difference between two or more things. Meaning Off Sound Off
superstition B1
/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ A belief that is not based on reason, often involving luck, magic, or fear of the unknown. Meaning Off Sound Off
proportion B1
/pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ A part of a whole, especially when compared to the rest. Meaning Off Sound Off
fragment B1
/ˈfɹæɡmənt/ A small piece broken off from something larger. Meaning Off Sound Off
eyesight B1
/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ The ability to see; how well your eyes work. Meaning Off Sound Off

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