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

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hack C1
/hæk/ A writer who produces dull, low-quality work, often just for money. Meaning Off Sound Off
pregnancy C1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ The condition or period of carrying a developing baby in the womb. Meaning Off Sound Off
integrity C1
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Meaning Off Sound Off
abortion C1
/əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the baby can survive on its own. Meaning Off Sound Off
conviction C1
/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/ A strong, firmly held belief or opinion. Meaning Off Sound Off
ammunition C1
/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint Meaning Off Sound Off
lordship C1
/ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ The state or condition of being a lord. Meaning Off Sound Off
wrath C1
/ɹæθ/ belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, personified as one of the deadly sins Meaning Off Sound Off
torment C1
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ Severe physical or mental suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off
morse C1
/ˈmɔːɹs/ Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals Meaning Off Sound Off
testament C1
/ˈtes.tə.mənt/ Proof or clear evidence that something is true or that someone has a quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
amendment C1
/əˈmɛndmənt/ A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal. Meaning Off Sound Off
asthma C1
/ˈæzmə/ a long-term respiratory condition in which narrowed, inflamed airways cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath Meaning Off Sound Off
intuition C1
/ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/ The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning. Meaning Off Sound Off
collision C1
/kəˈlɪʒn̩/ An accident in which two moving objects hit each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
speculation C1
/ˌspek.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/ An opinion or guess formed without firm evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off
precision C1
/pɹəˈsəʒ.ən/ The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful. Meaning Off Sound Off
transaction C1
/tɹænˈzækʃən/ An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal. Meaning Off Sound Off
purity C1
/ˈpjʊɹɪti/ the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else Meaning Off Sound Off
clarity C1
/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ The quality of being clear and easy to understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
resurrection C1
/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ a revival from inactivity and disuse Meaning Off Sound Off
credibility C1
/kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ The quality of being believable and trustworthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
tolerance C1
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ The willingness to accept beliefs, opinions, or behaviour that differ from your own. Meaning Off Sound Off
caliber C1
/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ the level of quality, ability, or importance of a person or thing Meaning Off Sound Off
momentum C1
/ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ The driving force that keeps an idea, process, or campaign moving forward. Meaning Off Sound Off
heath C1
/hiːθ/ A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland. Meaning Off Sound Off
formality C1
/fɔːrˈmælɪti/ Something done only because it is required by custom or rule, without real importance. Meaning Off Sound Off
well-being C1
/wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off
sensitivity C1
/ˌsɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/ The ability to understand and respond carefully to other people's feelings. Meaning Off Sound Off
capitalism C1
/ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ An economic system in which businesses and property are privately owned and run for profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
enlightenment C1
/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ the gaining or giving of knowledge and clearer understanding Meaning Off Sound Off
glamour C1
/ˈɡlæmər/ a special quality of beauty, excitement, or charm that attracts admiration Meaning Off Sound Off
entity C1
/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ A thing that exists as a single, separate unit, often an organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
infinity C1
/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size. Meaning Off Sound Off
confinement C1
/kənˈfaɪnmənt/ The state of being kept in a closed space and not allowed to leave. Meaning Off Sound Off
turmoil C1
/ˈtɝːˌmɔɪl/ A state of great confusion, disorder, or trouble. Meaning Off Sound Off
fairness C1
/ˈfɛɚ.nəs/ The quality of treating people equally and according to the rules. Meaning Off Sound Off
monarch C1
/ˈmɑnɚk/ The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy. Meaning Off Sound Off
diversity C1
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ The state of having many different kinds of people or things together. Meaning Off Sound Off
simplicity C1
/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ The quality of being easy to understand or do. Meaning Off Sound Off
abundance C1
/əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ a very large quantity of something; plenty Meaning Off Sound Off
accordance C1
/əˈkoɹ.dəns/ Agreement with a rule, plan, or system, usually in the phrase 'in accordance with'. Meaning Off Sound Off
domination C1
/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ Control or power over others through strength, influence, or resources. Meaning Off Sound Off
consultation C1
/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ A meeting with an expert, such as a doctor or lawyer, to get advice. Meaning Off Sound Off
accomplishment C1
/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ Something impressive that you have achieved through effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
relevance C1
/ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ The quality of being closely connected or useful to what is being discussed or dealt with. Meaning Off Sound Off
algebra C1
/ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ A system or process (especially one that is complex or convoluted) that substitutes one thing for another, or uses signs or symbols to represent concepts or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
inability C1
/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ The fact of not being able to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
documentation C1
/ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ Written records or papers that prove or support something. Meaning Off Sound Off
complexity C1
/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ The state of having many connected parts and being hard to understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
hierarchy C1
/ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ A system in which people or things are ranked one above another by status or importance. Meaning Off Sound Off
ingenuity C1
/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ The ability to solve problems in clever, original, and inventive ways. Meaning Off Sound Off
complication C1
/ˌkɑm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off
faction C1
/ˈfæk.ʃən/ A small group within a larger organization whose opinions differ from the rest. Meaning Off Sound Off
likelihood C1
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/ The chance or probability that something will happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
consistency C1
/kənˈsɪstənsi/ The quality of always behaving or performing in the same way. Meaning Off Sound Off
rarity C1
/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ The fact of being uncommon or hard to find. Meaning Off Sound Off
continuity C1
/ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ti/ The state of continuing steadily over time without interruption. Meaning Off Sound Off
vulnerability C1
/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪləti/ The state of being easily hurt, attacked, or harmed, physically or emotionally. Meaning Off Sound Off
occurrence C1
/əˈkɝ.əns/ Something that happens; an event. Meaning Off Sound Off
censorship C1
/ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent undesirable media from being published or propagated. Meaning Off Sound Off
aftermath C1
/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ The period and consequences that follow a serious or harmful event. Meaning Off Sound Off
compulsion C1
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ A strong, often irresistible urge to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
firewall C1
/ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ A security system that controls the traffic coming into and out of a computer network Meaning Off Sound Off
disruption C1
/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ An interruption that stops something from continuing normally. Meaning Off Sound Off
cleavage C1
/ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ the state of being split or cleft Meaning Off Sound Off
tranquility C1
/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ A state of peace and quiet. Meaning Off Sound Off
sanctity C1
/ˈsæŋktɪti/ The state of being holy or sacred. Meaning Off Sound Off
realism C1
/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ A practical attitude that accepts the facts of a situation as they really are. Meaning Off Sound Off
dominance C1
/ˈdɑmɪnəns/ The state of having more power, influence, or success than others. Meaning Off Sound Off
magnetism C1
/ˈmægnəˌtɪzəm/ The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other materials. Meaning Off Sound Off
silencer C1
/ˈsaɪlənˌsɝ/ British: a device in a vehicle exhaust system that reduces engine noise Meaning Off Sound Off
shambles C1
/ˈʃæmbəlz/ A state of great disorder, mess, or confusion. Meaning Off Sound Off
asphyxiation C1
/æsˌfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ the condition of being deprived of enough oxygen to breathe or remain conscious Meaning Off Sound Off
admiralty C1
/ˈædmərəlti/ historical: the British government department and its officers formerly responsible for naval affairs Meaning Off Sound Off
invisibility C1
/ˌɪnˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/ the quality of not being perceivable by the eye Meaning Off Sound Off
vitality C1
/vaɪˈtælɪti/ Great energy and liveliness. Meaning Off Sound Off
radioactivity C1
/ˌreɪdɪəʊakˈtɪvɪti/ Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus. Meaning Off Sound Off
citation C1
/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ A short note that credits the source of information or a quotation. Meaning Off Sound Off
configuration C1
/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ The way the parts of something are arranged or put together. Meaning Off Sound Off
degradation C1
/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/ A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition. Meaning Off Sound Off
figment C1
/ˈfɪɡmənt/ something invented or imagined that has no real existence Meaning Off Sound Off
contention C1
/kənˈtɛnʃən/ An opinion or point that you state firmly in an argument. Meaning Off Sound Off
transparency C1
/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ Openness and honesty that allows others to see how things are done. Meaning Off Sound Off
anemia C1
/əˈniː.mi.ə/ a condition in which the blood has too few red cells or too little hemoglobin to carry oxygen normally Meaning Off Sound Off
hibernation C1
/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ The deep sleep-like state some animals enter to survive the winter. Meaning Off Sound Off
fatality C1
/feɪˈtælɪti/ A death caused by an accident, disaster, or violence. Meaning Off Sound Off
validity C1
/vəˈlɪd.ᵻ.ti/ The state of being based on truth, sound reasoning, or solid evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off
impediment C1
/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ Something that gets in the way and makes progress difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off
estimation C1
/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ A rough calculation or judgement of an amount, value, or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
sheath C1
/ʃiθ/ a protective covering for a knife or sword Meaning Off Sound Off
legitimacy C1
/lɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/ the quality of being lawful, valid, or justified Meaning Off Sound Off
womanhood C1
/ˈwʊmənˌhʊd/ the state or period of being an adult woman Meaning Off Sound Off
congestion C1
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/ a state in which a road, place, or system is overcrowded or blocked, preventing free movement Meaning Off Sound Off
reliability C1
/riːˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ The quality of being trustworthy and able to be depended on to work well or behave correctly. Meaning Off Sound Off
coldness C1
/ˈkoʊldnəs/ a lack of affection or enthusiasm Meaning Off Sound Off

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