Abstract Ideas
Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.
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accuracy
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/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/
The quality of being correct and free from mistakes.
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uncertainty
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/ʌnˈsɝtənti/
The state of not being sure or confident about something.
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excellence
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/ˈɛksələns/
The quality of being extremely good at something.
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preference
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/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
A greater liking for one thing over another.
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inscription
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/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/
Words carved or engraved on something such as a stone, coin, or monument.
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likeness
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/ˈlaɪknəs/
The quality of being similar to someone or something.
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traction
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/ˈtræk.ʃən/
the grip produced by friction between a moving object and the surface beneath it
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characteristic
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/ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/
A typical quality or feature of someone or something.
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diligence
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/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
Hard, careful, and steady effort in your work or duties.
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willingness
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/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
The fact of being ready and happy to do something.
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irrigation
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/ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
the artificial supply of water to land so that crops and other plants can grow
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similarity
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/ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/
The state of being alike, or a feature that two or more things share.
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deficiency
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/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
A lack of something needed, especially something essential to good health.
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warranty
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/ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/
A written promise from a seller to repair or replace a product for free if it breaks within a set time.
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intermission
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/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/
a short break between the parts of a play, concert, or other performance.
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complement
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/ˈkɑmpləmənt/
Something that goes well with another thing and makes it better or complete.
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carelessness
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/ˈkɛɹləsnəs/
A lack of care or attention.
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daze
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/deɪz/
A state of being confused and unable to think clearly.
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takeaway
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/ˈteɪkəweɪ/
A main point or idea you should remember from something you read or hear.
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limitation
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/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
A weakness or shortcoming that reduces what something can do.
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taxation
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/tækˈseɪ.ʃən/
the system or act of charging taxes
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legality
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/liːˈɡæl.ə.ti/
the state or quality of being permitted by or consistent with the law
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sportsmanship
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/ˈspɔrtsmənˌʃɪp/
Fair, respectful behavior toward opponents, including winning or losing gracefully.
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misinformation
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/ˌmɪsɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/
false or inaccurate information, whether spread deliberately or by mistake
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calmness
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/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/
The state of being relaxed and peaceful.
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volt
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/voʊlt/
in the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V
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friendliness
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/ˈfɹɛndlinəs/
The quality of being friendly and kind to others.
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procrastination
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/pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
The habit of delaying or putting off things you should do.
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fineness
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the quality of being very good indeed
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populousness
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The quality of being populous.
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attach to
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to be associated with a person, position, event, or thing
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rely on
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to depend on someone or something with trust
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