Abstract Ideas

complacency C2

/kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ self-satisfaction, contentment with one's situation Meaning Off Sound Off

obstinacy C2

/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness. Meaning Off Sound Off

dereliction C2

/ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/ Willful neglect of one's duty. Meaning Off Sound Off

papacy C2

/ˈpeɪpəsi/ the office, authority, or institution of the pope and the system by which the Roman Catholic Church is governed Meaning Off Sound Off

preoccupation C2

/ˌpɹiɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ The state of being so absorbed in a thought that you notice little else. Meaning Off Sound Off

ferment C2

/fɚˈmɛnt/ a state of agitation or turbulent change or development Meaning Off Sound Off

incontinence C2

/ɪnˈkɑːn.tən.əns/ inability to control the bladder or bowels, resulting in involuntary urination or defecation Meaning Off Sound Off

trepidation C2

/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/ Anxiety over the uncertain future or possible ill-occurrence. Meaning Off Sound Off

elasticity C2

/ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or squeezed. Meaning Off Sound Off

fallacy C2

/ˈfɛl.ə.si/ A mistaken belief based on faulty reasoning. Meaning Off Sound Off

culpability C2

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/ responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing; the state of deserving blame Meaning Off Sound Off

dalliance C2

/ˈdæli.əns/ A wasting of time in idleness or trifles. Meaning Off Sound Off

dissension C2

/dɪˈsɛnʃən/ Strong disagreement that causes division within a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

monolith C2

/ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ a large single block of stone, especially one used as a monument Meaning Off Sound Off

attrition C2

/əˈtɹɪʃən/ A gradual reduction in number, especially of staff who leave and are not replaced. Meaning Off Sound Off

stipulation C2

/ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ A condition that must be met as part of an agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

tizzy C2

/ˈtɪz.i/ a state of nervous excitement, agitation, or confused distraction Meaning Off Sound Off

surrealism C2

/sɝˈiːlɪzəm/ An early 20th-century art and literary movement that used dreamlike, fantastic images to express the unconscious mind. Meaning Off Sound Off

gestation C2

/d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ the period during which an embryo develops, about 266 days in humans Meaning Off Sound Off

proliferation C2

/pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ A rapid increase in the number or spread of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

lucidity C2

/luːˈsɪdəti/ clarity of expression, explanation, or style that makes something easy to understand Meaning Off Sound Off

electromagnetism C2

/ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ magnetism produced by an electric current Meaning Off Sound Off

orthodoxy C2

/ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system. Meaning Off Sound Off

sterility C2

/stɝˈɪlɪti/ The condition of being unable to produce children or offspring. Meaning Off Sound Off

jubilation C2

/ˌd͡ʒuːbəlˈeiːʃən/ the utterance of sounds expressing great joy Meaning Off Sound Off

paraphrase C2

/ˈper.ə.freɪz/ a restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make its meaning clearer Meaning Off Sound Off

immensity C2

/ɪˈmen.sə.ti/ the state or quality of being extremely large, extensive, or numerous Meaning Off Sound Off

duplicity C2

/duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ The quality of being double or twofold. Meaning Off Sound Off

irritability C2

/ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ a tendency to become annoyed, impatient, or angry easily Meaning Off Sound Off

barbarity C2

/bɑːrˈber.ə.ti/ extreme cruelty or brutal, inhuman behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

melancholia C2

/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/ historical psychiatry: a condition of profound depression, often with fear, guilt, slowed thought, or withdrawal Meaning Off Sound Off

brevity C2

/ˈbɹɛvəti/ The quality of expressing something in few words; conciseness. Meaning Off Sound Off

eccentricity C2

/ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ Strange or unusual behaviour; the quality of being odd. Meaning Off Sound Off

happenstance C2

/ˈhæpənˌstæns/ A chance event; something that happens by luck rather than planning. Meaning Off Sound Off

escarpment C2

/ɪˈskɑrpmənt/ a long, steep slope or cliff separating two areas of relatively level ground Meaning Off Sound Off

schism C2

/ˈskɪzəm/ division of a group into opposing factions Meaning Off Sound Off

assignation C2

/ˌæsɪɡˈneɪʃən/ often dated: a secret appointment to meet, especially between lovers Meaning Off Sound Off

condiment C2

/ˈkɑn.də.mənt/ a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment Meaning Off Sound Off

locomotion C2

/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ Movement, or the ability to move from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off

predilection C2

/ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ A strong liking or preference for something. Meaning Off Sound Off

tribulation C2

/ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/ great trouble, suffering, or distress Meaning Off Sound Off

superstructure C2

/ˈsuːpɚˌstɹʌktʃɚ/ a structure, system, or set of ideas built upon an underlying foundation or basis Meaning Off Sound Off

malformation C2

/ˌmælfɔɹˈmeɪʃən/ an abnormal shape or structure, especially one arising during bodily development Meaning Off Sound Off

affectation C2

/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/ A way of behaving or speaking that is not natural and is meant to impress others. Meaning Off Sound Off

Bolshevism C2

/ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ historical and political: the revolutionary Marxist doctrine and strategy of the Bolshevik faction led by Lenin Meaning Off Sound Off

profitability C2

/ˌpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ The ability of a business to make a profit; the degree to which it is profitable. Meaning Off Sound Off

conflagration C2

/ˌkɑnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ a large, destructive, and uncontrolled fire Meaning Off Sound Off

temerity C2

/təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/ Effrontery; impudence. Meaning Off Sound Off

allusion C2

/əˈlu.ʒən/ An indirect mention of something the speaker expects you to recognize. Meaning Off Sound Off

perversity C2

/pə(ɹ)ˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ A deliberate tendency to behave in an unreasonable or contrary way. Meaning Off Sound Off

durability C2

/dəɹəˈbɪləti/ permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force Meaning Off Sound Off

expediency C2

/ɛkˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

modernism C2

/ˈmɑːdɝˌnɪzəm/ A movement in art, architecture, and literature in the early 20th century that broke deliberately with older styles. Meaning Off Sound Off

hedonism C2

/ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life. Meaning Off Sound Off

condescension C2

/kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank Meaning Off Sound Off

offshoot C2

/ˈɔːf.ʃuːt/ a group, organization, idea, or development that originates from something larger Meaning Off Sound Off

mismanagement C2

/ˌmɪsˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ management that is careless or inefficient Meaning Off Sound Off

gunsmith C2

/ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ/ a craftsperson who makes, modifies, maintains, or repairs firearms Meaning Off Sound Off

wretchedness C2

/ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪdnəs/ the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry Meaning Off Sound Off

redistribution C2

/ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ distributing again Meaning Off Sound Off

polis C2

/ˈpɑːlɪs/ an ancient Greek city-state, regarded as a political community together with its territory Meaning Off Sound Off

peridot C2

/ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/ a transparent yellow-green or olive-green gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine Meaning Off Sound Off

pragmatism C2

/ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm/ a philosophical tradition that evaluates ideas partly through their practical consequences and role in inquiry Meaning Off Sound Off

egotism C2

/ˈiːgəˌtɪzəm/ an exaggerated opinion of your own importance Meaning Off Sound Off

recidivism C2

/rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/ Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past. Meaning Off Sound Off

omnipotence C2

/ɑːmˈnɪpətəns/ Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities. Meaning Off Sound Off

pennyworth C2

/ˈpɛniwɝːθ/ an amount of something that can be bought for one penny Meaning Off Sound Off

laith C2

/leɪθ/ Northern English dialect: a barn or agricultural shed Meaning Off Sound Off

obliteration C2

/əˌblɪtɝˈeɪʃən/ The total destruction of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

serfdom C2

/ˈsɝfdəm/ the condition of being a serf, bound to work on a lord's land and subject to the lord's authority Meaning Off Sound Off

indolence C2

/ˈɪndl̩əns/ Habitual laziness; a dislike of work or effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

incompatibility C2

/ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ the quality of being unable to exist or work in congenial combination Meaning Off Sound Off

dissipation C2

/ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ breaking up and scattering by dispersion Meaning Off Sound Off

magnanimity C2

/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival. Meaning Off Sound Off

abeyance C2

/əˈbeɪ.ən(t)s/ Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title. Meaning Off Sound Off

exasperation C2

/ˌɛkˌsæspɝˈeɪʃən/ actions that cause great irritation or even anger Meaning Off Sound Off

luminosity C2

/ˌluː.məˈnɑː.sə.ti/ the quality or degree of giving off or reflecting light; brightness Meaning Off Sound Off

timidity C2

/tɪˈmɪdɪti/ The quality of being shy and lacking confidence or courage. Meaning Off Sound Off

meritocracy C2

/mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ Rule by merit and talent. Meaning Off Sound Off

convulsion C2

/kənˈvʌlʃən/ a violent disturbance Meaning Off Sound Off

primacy C2

/ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

poseur C2

/poʊˈzʊəɹ/ One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others. Meaning Off Sound Off

equanimity C2

/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/ steadiness of mind under stress Meaning Off Sound Off

fourpence C2

a former English silver coin worth four pennies Meaning Off Sound Off

remoteness C2

/riːˈmoʊtnəs/ The quality of being remote. Meaning Off Sound Off

Paulista C2

/paʊˈliːstə/ a native or inhabitant of the Brazilian state of São Paulo Meaning Off Sound Off

gentility C2

/dʒɛnˈtɪləti/ refined manners, appearance, or social behavior associated with being genteel Meaning Off Sound Off

adhesion C2

/ædˈhiːʒən/ The way one surface sticks to another. Meaning Off Sound Off

dotage C2

/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ a period or state of old age marked by declining mental ability or judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

ascendancy C2

/əˈsɛndənsi/ The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy. Meaning Off Sound Off

dénouement C2

/deɪˈnuː.mɑ̃ː/ the final part of a story or drama in which complications are resolved Meaning Off Sound Off

multiplicity C2

/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/ The state of being made of multiple diverse elements. Meaning Off Sound Off

mendacity C2

/mɛnˈdæsəti/ A deceit, falsehood, or lie. Meaning Off Sound Off

credulity C2

/kɹɪˈduːlɪti/ an excessive readiness to believe claims without sufficient evidence Meaning Off Sound Off

pomposity C2

/pɑːmˈpɑː.sə.t̬i/ an affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important manner Meaning Off Sound Off

godhead C2

/ˈɡɑdˌhɛd/ divine nature, rank, or essence; the state of being a god Meaning Off Sound Off