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renaissance C2+
/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ Any similar artistic or intellectual revival. Meaning Off Sound Off
frenzy C2+
/ˈfɹɛnzi/ A state of wild activity or panic. Meaning Off Sound Off
serenity C2+
/səˈɹɛnɪti/ The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness. Meaning Off Sound Off
space-time C2+
/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/ the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located Meaning Off Sound Off
wreath C2+
/ɹiθ/ Something twisted, intertwined, or curled. Meaning Off Sound Off
self-control C2+
/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ The ability to control one's desires and impulses. Meaning Off Sound Off
litigation C2+
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ The conduct of a lawsuit. Meaning Off Sound Off
temperance C2+
/ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence. Meaning Off Sound Off
self-preservation C2+
/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
digit C2+
/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration Meaning Off Sound Off
dissolution C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments. Meaning Off Sound Off
corrosion C2+
/kəˈɹoʊʒən/ The gradual destruction or undermining of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
metaphysics C2+
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ the branch of philosophy studying being and reality Meaning Off Sound Off
banality C2+
/bəˈnælɪti/ The quality of being banal. Meaning Off Sound Off
proclivity C2+
/pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ a natural inclination Meaning Off Sound Off
self-consciousness C2+
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ The awareness of the self as an entity. Meaning Off Sound Off
profundity C2+
/pɹəˈfʌndɪti/ the quality of being physically deep Meaning Off Sound Off
disproportion C2+
/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/ The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance. Meaning Off Sound Off
comity C2+
/ˈkɒmɪti/ Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony. Meaning Off Sound Off
ramification C2+
/ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ a development that complicates a situation Meaning Off Sound Off
one-billionth C2+
/ˌwʌn ˈbɪl.jənθ/ one of a billion equal parts; the quantity 0.000000001 or 10 to the power of negative nine Meaning Off Sound Off
cowpath C2+
/ˈkaʊˌpæθ/ a path made or regularly used by cows, especially between pasture and barnyard Meaning Off Sound Off
peroration C2+
/pɛɹəˈɹeɪʃən/ the concluding section of an oration Meaning Off Sound Off
juvenescence C2+
the state of being a youth Meaning Off Sound Off
matter-of-factness C2+
/ˌmæt.ɚ.əvˈfækt.nəs/ The state or quality of being matter-of-fact Meaning Off Sound Off
fantods C2+
/ˈfæntɒdz/ informal, usually in the fantods: a state of nervous agitation, uneasiness, irritability, or fidgeting Meaning Off Sound Off
perquisition C2+
/ˌpɝkwəˈzɪʃən/ A thorough inquiry or search. Meaning Off Sound Off
authorization C2+
/ˌɔθɚrɪˈzeɪʃən/ official permission or sanction to do something Meaning Off Sound Off
condemnation C2+
/ˌkɑndɛmˈneɪʃən/ the expression of strong disapproval or a formal sentence Meaning Off Sound Off
forlornness C2+
/fɚˈlɔɹnnəs/ the state of being abandoned, lonely, and miserable Meaning Off Sound Off
dejection C2+
/dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ a state of low spirits or melancholy Meaning Off Sound Off
despondency C2+
/dɪˈspɑndənsi/ a state of deep dejection and loss of hope Meaning Off Sound Off
blitheness C2+
/ˈblaɪðnəs/ carefree cheerfulness or lighthearted indifference Meaning Off Sound Off
affliction C2+
/əˈflɪkʃən/ a cause of persistent pain, distress, or suffering Meaning Off Sound Off
apparition C2+
/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/ a ghostly figure or a sudden striking appearance Meaning Off Sound Off
blueness C2+
/ˈbluːnəs/ the quality or state of being blue in color Meaning Off Sound Off
contentedness C2+
/kənˈtɛntɪdnəs/ the state of being satisfied and at ease Meaning Off Sound Off
contentness C2+
/kənˈtɛntnəs/ the state of being content; satisfaction (rare variant of contentedness) Meaning Off Sound Off
contingency C2+
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ a future event that is possible but not certain; a provision for such Meaning Off Sound Off
crestfallenness C2+
/ˈkrɛstˌfɔlənnəs/ the state of being dejected or dispirited Meaning Off Sound Off
delightedness C2+
/dɪˈlaɪtɪdnəs/ the state of being greatly pleased or joyful Meaning Off Sound Off
dolefulness C2+
/ˈdoʊlfəlnəs/ the quality of being sorrowful or mournful Meaning Off Sound Off
downheartedness C2+
/ˌdaʊnˈhɑrtɪdnəs/ the state of being discouraged or low in spirits Meaning Off Sound Off
exuberantness C2+
/ɪɡˈzuːbərəntnəs/ the state of being lively, energetic, and full of joy Meaning Off Sound Off
reminiscence C2+
/ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/ a recollection of a past experience; an account of such Meaning Off Sound Off
vexation C2+
/vɛkˈseɪʃən/ the state of being annoyed or frustrated; a cause of such Meaning Off Sound Off
aloneness C2+
/əˈloʊnnəs/ the state of being alone; solitude Meaning Off Sound Off
blithesomeness C2+
/ˈblaɪðsəmnəs/ the quality of being cheerful and carefree Meaning Off Sound Off
cheeriness C2+
/ˈtʃɪrinəs/ the quality of being bright and cheerful Meaning Off Sound Off
commotion C2+
/kəˈmoʊʃən/ a state of confused and noisy disturbance Meaning Off Sound Off
competency C2+
/ˈkɑmpɪtənsi/ the ability to do something successfully or efficiently Meaning Off Sound Off
debasement C2+
/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/ the reduction in quality, value, or dignity of something Meaning Off Sound Off
deliberation C2+
/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ long and careful consideration or discussion Meaning Off Sound Off
delinquency C2+
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ minor crime or a failure to meet an obligation Meaning Off Sound Off
iniquity C2+
/ɪˈnɪkwəti/ immoral or grossly unjust behavior Meaning Off Sound Off
irregularity C2+
/ɪˌrɛɡjəˈlærəti/ a deviation from what is normal, regular, or lawful Meaning Off Sound Off
observance C2+
/əbˈzɜrvəns/ the keeping of a law, custom, or ritual Meaning Off Sound Off
potentiality C2+
/pəˌtɛnʃiˈæləti/ latent capacity for development or achievement Meaning Off Sound Off
rareness C2+
/ˈrɛrnəs/ the quality of being uncommon or scarce Meaning Off Sound Off
seclusion C2+
/sɪˈkluʒən/ the state of being private and away from others Meaning Off Sound Off
transience C2+
/ˈtrænʃəns/ the state of lasting only for a short time Meaning Off Sound Off
abnormality C2+
/ˌæbnɔrˈmæləti/ an abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence Meaning Off Sound Off
alteration C2+
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/ a change or modification to something Meaning Off Sound Off
approbation C2+
/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/ approval or praise, often official Meaning Off Sound Off
braveness C2+
/ˈbreɪvnəs/ the quality of being brave; courage Meaning Off Sound Off
contemplation C2+
/ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ deep, reflective thought or meditation Meaning Off Sound Off
courageousness C2+
/kəˈreɪdʒəsnəs/ the quality of being courageous; bravery Meaning Off Sound Off
denseness C2+
/ˈdɛnsnəs/ the quality of being dense; thickness or stupidity Meaning Off Sound Off
dexterity C2+
/dɛkˈstɛrəti/ skill and ease in using the hands or the mind Meaning Off Sound Off
elatedness C2+
/ɪˈleɪtɪdnəs/ the state of being elated; great joy or high spirits Meaning Off Sound Off
entirety C2+
/ɪnˈtaɪərti/ the whole of something; completeness Meaning Off Sound Off
inevitability C2+
/ɪnˌɛvətəˈbɪləti/ the quality of being certain to happen and unavoidable Meaning Off Sound Off
manifestation C2+
/ˌmænəfɛˈsteɪʃən/ an event or sign that shows something clearly Meaning Off Sound Off
ornamentation C2+
/ˌɔrnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ decorative details added to something for adornment Meaning Off Sound Off
sameness C2+
/ˈseɪmnəs/ the quality of being identical or monotonously unvarying Meaning Off Sound Off
absurdity C2+
/əbˈsɝdəti/ the quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable Meaning Off Sound Off
agitation C2+
/ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/ a state of nervous anxiety or vigorous stirring Meaning Off Sound Off
booty C2+
/ˈbuti/ valuable goods seized as plunder; loot Meaning Off Sound Off
brightness C2+
/ˈbraɪtnəs/ the quality or degree of being bright or luminous Meaning Off Sound Off
butty C2+
/ˈbʌti/ a sandwich (British, dialectal) Meaning Off Sound Off
castigation C2+
/ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ severe criticism or punishment Meaning Off Sound Off
conformance C2+
/kənˈfɔrməns/ compliance with rules, standards, or specifications Meaning Off Sound Off
decency C2+
/ˈdisənsi/ behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality and propriety Meaning Off Sound Off
disarray C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/ a state of disorder or confusion Meaning Off Sound Off
epitome C2+
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/ a perfect example or embodiment of a quality or type Meaning Off Sound Off
familiarity C2+
/fəˌmɪliˈærɪti/ close acquaintance with or knowledge of something Meaning Off Sound Off
increment C2+
/ˈɪnkrəmənt/ a small increase or addition in a series of steps Meaning Off Sound Off
mortality C2+
/mɔrˈtæləti/ the condition of being mortal; the death rate within a population Meaning Off Sound Off
probity C2+
/ˈproʊbəti/ strong moral integrity and honesty Meaning Off Sound Off
rendition C2+
/rɛnˈdɪʃən/ a performance or interpretation of something, or a translation Meaning Off Sound Off
abnegation C2+
/ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ the renunciation or denial of something, especially self-interest Meaning Off Sound Off
acculturation C2+
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/ adoption of the cultural traits of another group Meaning Off Sound Off
adherence C2+
/ədˈhɪrəns/ steady attachment to a rule, belief, or cause Meaning Off Sound Off
allure C2+
/əˈlʊr/ the quality of being powerfully attractive; to entice Meaning Off Sound Off
altercation C2+
/ˌɔːltɚˈkeɪʃən/ a noisy or angry argument or dispute Meaning Off Sound Off
boldness C2+
/ˈboʊldnəs/ the quality of being daring, confident, or fearless Meaning Off Sound Off

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