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suffering
B2
/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/
A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.
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coincidence
B2
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
A surprising situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, with no real connection.
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ease
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/iz/
The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
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engagement
B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
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madness
B2
/ˈmæd.nəs/
The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
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warren
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/ˈwɔːr.ən/
a connected system of burrows in which rabbits live, or the rabbits occupying it
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priority
B2
/pɹaɪˈɔɹ.(ə.)ti/
Something that is more important than other things and needs attention first.
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coma
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/ˈkoʊmə/
A deep, prolonged state of unconsciousness, usually caused by serious injury or illness.
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discipline
B2
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard.
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illusion
B2
[ɪˈluː.ʒən]
A false idea or belief about something.
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identification
B2
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
An official document that proves who you are.
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probation
B2
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
a court-ordered period in which an offender remains in the community under stated conditions instead of, or after, imprisonment
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distraction
B2
/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/
Something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing.
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temptation
B2
/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/
A strong wish to have or do something you know you should avoid.
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exile
B2
/ɪɡˈzaɪl/
The state of being forced to live away from your home or country.
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addiction
B2
/əˈdɪkˌʃən/
the condition of not being able to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful
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extension
B2
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
An extra part added to something to make it bigger or longer.
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nuisance
B2
/ˈnuː.səns/
Something that annoys you or causes trouble.
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portion
B2
/ˈpoɹʃən/
A part of something larger.
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wit
B2
/wɪt/
The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
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ignorance
B2
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/
A lack of knowledge or information about something.
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unity
B2
/ˈjunɪti/
The state of being joined together as one; agreement and harmony.
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greatness
B2
/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/
The quality of being remarkable, important, or admirable.
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vanity
B2
/ˈvænəti/
Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
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consolation
B2
/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Comfort you feel after a disappointment or loss.
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redemption
B2
/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/
The conversion (of a security) into cash.
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bravery
B2
/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/
Courage; the quality of facing danger or pain without showing fear.
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morality
B2
/ˌmɔˈræləˌtiː/
Beliefs and standards about what is right and wrong behavior.
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assessment
B2
/əˈsɛsmənt/
A careful judgement about the quality, value, or importance of something.
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indication
B2
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
A sign that something exists, is true, or may happen.
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generosity
B2
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/
The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help.
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evaluation
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/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/
A careful judgement about the value or quality of something.
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revelation
B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things.
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dedication
B2
/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
The hard work and commitment you give to something you care about.
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necessity
B2
/nɪˈsɛsəti/
Something you must have; an essential thing.
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fragrance
B2
/ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/
A pleasant smell.
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interpretation
B2
/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/
the meaning or explanation you give to something that is not clear.
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stability
B2
/stəˈbɪlɪti/
A steady, balanced state that is not likely to change or fall over.
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immortality
B2
/ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/
The state of being able to live forever.
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ownership
B2
/ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/
The fact of owning something; legal possession.
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popularity
B2
/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/
The state of being liked or enjoyed by many people.
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hesitation
B2
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/
A pause before doing something, usually because you are nervous or unsure.
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journalism
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/
The work of collecting, writing, and reporting news for newspapers, TV, or the internet.
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circumstance
B2
/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/
A fact or condition that affects a situation or event.
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sincerity
B2
/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/
The quality of being honest and truly meaning what you say.
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commonwealth
B2
/ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/
A group of countries or states that share a common government or interests.
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segment
B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/
one of the parts that something is divided into
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resentment
B2
/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
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coalition
B2
/koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
A group of political parties or organizations that join together for a shared aim.
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caste
B2
/kast/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
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paralysis
B2
/pəˈɹæləsəs/
The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.
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mentality
B2
/mɛnˈtæləti/
a habitual way of thinking or a characteristic set of attitudes and beliefs
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endurance
B2
/ɪnˈdʊɹəns/
The ability to keep going through pain, difficulty, or long effort.
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conception
B2
/kənˈsepʃən/
an idea or way of understanding something
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granite
B2
/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/
something having the unyielding firmness quality of granite
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proximity
B2
/pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
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innovation
B2
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
A new idea, method, or invention.
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imitation
B2
/ɪmɪˈteɪʃn̩/
A copy of something, often one that is not as good as the original.
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exhaustion
B2
/ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/
The state of being extremely tired.
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righteousness
B2
/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/
The quality of being morally good and doing what is right.
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novelty
B2
/ˈnɑvəlti/
The quality of being new, unusual, and interesting.
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blindness
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/ˈblaɪndnəs/
The condition of not being able to see.
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fascination
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/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/
A strong attraction or interest in something.
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capability
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/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The power or ability to do something.
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relaxation
B2
/rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/
The state of resting and being free from work, stress, or worry.
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vandalism
B2
/ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/
deliberate or reckless damage to public or private property
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canon
B2
/ˈkæn.ən/
A general rule or principle that is widely accepted in a field.
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indigestion
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒes.tʃən/
pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, often after eating and sometimes accompanied by bloating, nausea, belching, or heartburn
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concession
B2
/kənˈsɛʃən/
something you allow or give up to end an argument or reach agreement
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unrest
B2
/ʌnˈɹɛst/
A state of trouble and anger among people, often shown through protests or riots
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trait
B2
/tɹeɪt/
A particular quality or feature of someone's personality or character.
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recollection
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/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/
A memory of something from the past.
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realization
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/ˌɹiə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
The moment of suddenly understanding or becoming aware of something.
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distortion
B2
/dɪˈstɔrʃən/
A change that makes something untrue or inaccurate; a misrepresentation.
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bureaucracy
B2
/bjʊˈɹɑ.kɹə.si/
A system of government or management run through many departments and strict official rules.
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sanitation
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/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
The systems for keeping places clean and removing waste to protect health.
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advancement
B2
/ædˈvæns.mənt/
Progress or development in knowledge, skill, or a field of work.
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adversity
B2
/ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/
A difficult or unpleasant situation; serious trouble or hardship.
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excursion
B2
/ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/
A short trip taken for pleasure, often by a group.
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regeneration
B2
/riːˈdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən/
Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.
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aristocracy
B2
/ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑ.kɹə.si/
The highest social class, usually with inherited titles and wealth.
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obesity
B2
/oʊˈbisɪti/
The condition of being very overweight in a way that is harmful to health.
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self-confidence
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/
belief and trust in your own abilities
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provision
B2
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/
A condition or rule in a law or contract.
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mobility
B2
/moʊˈbɪlɪti/
The ability to move or be moved freely.
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perseverance
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/ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/
The quality of continuing to try hard even when something is difficult.
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digestion
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/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/
learning and coming to understand ideas and information
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severity
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/səˈvɛɹəti/
excessive sternness
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flexibility
B2
/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/
The ability to change easily to suit new conditions.
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persistence
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/pɝˈsɪstəns/
The quality of continuing to try hard despite difficulty.
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tablecloth
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/ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/
A cloth that you spread over a table, especially when eating.
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comprehension
B2
/ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/
the ability to understand something
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priesthood
B2
/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/
Priests as a group.
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deliverance
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/dɪˈlɪvɝəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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blackness
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/ˈblæknəs/
The state or quality of being black in colour.
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punctuality
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/ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/
The habit of arriving or doing things at exactly the right time.
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