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suffering B2
/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness. Meaning Off Sound Off
coincidence B2
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ A surprising situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, with no real connection. Meaning Off Sound Off
ease B2
/iz/ The state of being able to do something without difficulty. Meaning Off Sound Off
engagement B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding. Meaning Off Sound Off
madness B2
/ˈmæd.nəs/ The state of being mentally ill; insanity. Meaning Off Sound Off
radar B2
/ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/ A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects such as ships and planes. Meaning Off Sound Off
warren B2
/ˈwɔːr.ən/ a connected system of burrows in which rabbits live, or the rabbits occupying it Meaning Off Sound Off
audition B2
/ɑˈdɪʃən/ A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role. Meaning Off Sound Off
priority B2
/pɹaɪˈɔɹ.(ə.)ti/ Something that is more important than other things and needs attention first. Meaning Off Sound Off
coma B2
/ˈkoʊmə/ A deep, prolonged state of unconsciousness, usually caused by serious injury or illness. Meaning Off Sound Off
consciousness B2
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ The state of being awake and able to think and notice things. Meaning Off Sound Off
discipline B2
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/ The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard. Meaning Off Sound Off
retirement B2
/riːˈtaɪɝmənt/ The period of life after you stop working permanently. Meaning Off Sound Off
illusion B2
[ɪˈluː.ʒən] A false idea or belief about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
obsession B2
/əbˈsɛʃən/ A state of thinking about something or someone all the time, in an unhealthy way. Meaning Off Sound Off
identification B2
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ An official document that proves who you are. Meaning Off Sound Off
probation B2
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ a court-ordered period in which an offender remains in the community under stated conditions instead of, or after, imprisonment Meaning Off Sound Off
exposure B2
/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ The state of being affected by something, such as a substance or influence. Meaning Off Sound Off
distraction B2
/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/ Something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing. Meaning Off Sound Off
temptation B2
/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/ A strong wish to have or do something you know you should avoid. Meaning Off Sound Off
exile B2
/ɪɡˈzaɪl/ The state of being forced to live away from your home or country. Meaning Off Sound Off
addiction B2
/əˈdɪkˌʃən/ the condition of not being able to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful Meaning Off Sound Off
extension B2
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ An extra part added to something to make it bigger or longer. Meaning Off Sound Off
nuisance B2
/ˈnuː.səns/ Something that annoys you or causes trouble. Meaning Off Sound Off
portion B2
/ˈpoɹʃən/ A part of something larger. Meaning Off Sound Off
wit B2
/wɪt/ The ability to say clever, funny things quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
ignorance B2
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ A lack of knowledge or information about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
unity B2
/ˈjunɪti/ The state of being joined together as one; agreement and harmony. Meaning Off Sound Off
greatness B2
/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ The quality of being remarkable, important, or admirable. Meaning Off Sound Off
vanity B2
/ˈvænəti/ Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements. Meaning Off Sound Off
consolation B2
/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ Comfort you feel after a disappointment or loss. Meaning Off Sound Off
redemption B2
/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ The conversion (of a security) into cash. Meaning Off Sound Off
bravery B2
/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/ Courage; the quality of facing danger or pain without showing fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
morality B2
/ˌmɔˈræləˌtiː/ Beliefs and standards about what is right and wrong behavior. Meaning Off Sound Off
resolution B2
/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ A firm decision to do or not do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
assessment B2
/əˈsɛsmənt/ A careful judgement about the quality, value, or importance of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
indication B2
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ A sign that something exists, is true, or may happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
generosity B2
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/ The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help. Meaning Off Sound Off
evaluation B2
/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/ A careful judgement about the value or quality of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
revelation B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things. Meaning Off Sound Off
dedication B2
/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ The hard work and commitment you give to something you care about. Meaning Off Sound Off
assumption B2
/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ Something you accept as true without proof. Meaning Off Sound Off
necessity B2
/nɪˈsɛsəti/ Something you must have; an essential thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
fragrance B2
/ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/ A pleasant smell. Meaning Off Sound Off
interpretation B2
/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/ the meaning or explanation you give to something that is not clear. Meaning Off Sound Off
stability B2
/stəˈbɪlɪti/ A steady, balanced state that is not likely to change or fall over. Meaning Off Sound Off
immortality B2
/ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ The state of being able to live forever. Meaning Off Sound Off
ownership B2
/ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ The fact of owning something; legal possession. Meaning Off Sound Off
popularity B2
/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ The state of being liked or enjoyed by many people. Meaning Off Sound Off
hesitation B2
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/ A pause before doing something, usually because you are nervous or unsure. Meaning Off Sound Off
journalism B2
/ˈd͡ʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ The work of collecting, writing, and reporting news for newspapers, TV, or the internet. Meaning Off Sound Off
circumstance B2
/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/ A fact or condition that affects a situation or event. Meaning Off Sound Off
bankruptcy B2
/ˈbæŋkˌɹʌp(t).si/ The legal state of being unable to pay your debts. Meaning Off Sound Off
sincerity B2
/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ The quality of being honest and truly meaning what you say. Meaning Off Sound Off
commonwealth B2
/ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ A group of countries or states that share a common government or interests. Meaning Off Sound Off
segment B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ one of the parts that something is divided into Meaning Off Sound Off
resentment B2
/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation. Meaning Off Sound Off
coalition B2
/koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ A group of political parties or organizations that join together for a shared aim. Meaning Off Sound Off
caste B2
/kast/ social status or position conferred by a system based on class Meaning Off Sound Off
erection B2
/ɪˈrɛkʃn/ Anything erected or built. Meaning Off Sound Off
paralysis B2
/pəˈɹæləsəs/ The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
mentality B2
/mɛnˈtæləti/ a habitual way of thinking or a characteristic set of attitudes and beliefs Meaning Off Sound Off
projection B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A prediction or estimate based on current information. Meaning Off Sound Off
endurance B2
/ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ The ability to keep going through pain, difficulty, or long effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
conception B2
/kənˈsepʃən/ an idea or way of understanding something Meaning Off Sound Off
granite B2
/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/ something having the unyielding firmness quality of granite Meaning Off Sound Off
proximity B2
/pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ Nearness in space, time, or relationship. Meaning Off Sound Off
innovation B2
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ A new idea, method, or invention. Meaning Off Sound Off
paradox B2
/ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ A statement that seems to contradict itself but may still be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
imitation B2
/ɪmɪˈteɪʃn̩/ A copy of something, often one that is not as good as the original. Meaning Off Sound Off
friction B2
/ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ The rubbing of one object or surface against another. Meaning Off Sound Off
exhaustion B2
/ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/ The state of being extremely tired. Meaning Off Sound Off
socialism B2
/ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ Any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. Meaning Off Sound Off
optimism B2
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ A tendency to expect the best, or to believe that things will turn out well. Meaning Off Sound Off
righteousness B2
/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ The quality of being morally good and doing what is right. Meaning Off Sound Off
novelty B2
/ˈnɑvəlti/ The quality of being new, unusual, and interesting. Meaning Off Sound Off
blindness B2
/ˈblaɪndnəs/ The condition of not being able to see. Meaning Off Sound Off
fascination B2
/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ A strong attraction or interest in something. Meaning Off Sound Off
maturity B2
/məˈtʊəɹəti/ state of being mature Meaning Off Sound Off
capability B2
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The power or ability to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
relaxation B2
/rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/ The state of resting and being free from work, stress, or worry. Meaning Off Sound Off
vandalism B2
/ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/ deliberate or reckless damage to public or private property Meaning Off Sound Off
canon B2
/ˈkæn.ən/ A general rule or principle that is widely accepted in a field. Meaning Off Sound Off
indigestion B2
/ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒes.tʃən/ pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, often after eating and sometimes accompanied by bloating, nausea, belching, or heartburn Meaning Off Sound Off
concession B2
/kənˈsɛʃən/ something you allow or give up to end an argument or reach agreement Meaning Off Sound Off
unrest B2
/ʌnˈɹɛst/ A state of trouble and anger among people, often shown through protests or riots Meaning Off Sound Off
contradiction B2
/ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ A situation in which two things cannot both be true at the same time. Meaning Off Sound Off
trait B2
/tɹeɪt/ A particular quality or feature of someone's personality or character. Meaning Off Sound Off
variation B2
/ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ A change or difference in amount, level, or form. Meaning Off Sound Off
recollection B2
/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ A memory of something from the past. Meaning Off Sound Off
ornament B2
/ˈɔɹnəmənt/ An object used to decorate something and make it more attractive. Meaning Off Sound Off
realization B2
/ˌɹiə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ The moment of suddenly understanding or becoming aware of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
distortion B2
/dɪˈstɔrʃən/ A change that makes something untrue or inaccurate; a misrepresentation. Meaning Off Sound Off
bureaucracy B2
/bjʊˈɹɑ.kɹə.si/ A system of government or management run through many departments and strict official rules. Meaning Off Sound Off
sanitation B2
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ The systems for keeping places clean and removing waste to protect health. Meaning Off Sound Off
advancement B2
/ædˈvæns.mənt/ Progress or development in knowledge, skill, or a field of work. Meaning Off Sound Off

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