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