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credibleness
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/ˈkrɛdəbəlnəs/
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
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cruelness
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/ˈkruəlnəs/
the quality of being cruel; cruelty
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cupidity
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/kjuˈpɪdɪti/
excessive greed for wealth or possessions
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curliness
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/ˈkɜrlinəs/
the quality of being curly
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currentness
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/ˈkɜrəntnəs/
the state of being current or up to date
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dampness
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/ˈdæmpnəs/
the state of being slightly wet
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dao
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/daʊ/
the Tao; the guiding principle or path in Chinese philosophy
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deadliness
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/ˈdɛdlinəs/
the quality of being capable of causing death
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decadence
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/ˈdɛkədəns/
moral or cultural decline marked by self-indulgence
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deceptiveness
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/dɪˈsɛptɪvnəs/
the quality of being misleading or deceptive
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decisiveness
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/dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/
the quality of being firm and prompt in deciding
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deepness
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/ˈdipnəs/
the quality or state of being deep
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defensiveness
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/dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/
the quality of being anxiously protective or guarded
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deference
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/ˈdɛfərəns/
respectful submission to another's judgment or wishes
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defiance
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/dɪˈfaɪəns/
open resistance to authority or opposition
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definiteness
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/ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/
the quality of being clear, exact, or precise
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deformation
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/ˌdifɔrˈmeɪʃən/
a change in shape or distortion from an original form
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democratism
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/dɪˈmɑkrəˌtɪzəm/
adherence to or advocacy of democratic principles and government
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demoness
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/ˈdiːmənɪs/
a female demon or evil spirit
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denomination
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/dɪˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/
a recognized branch of a religion, or a unit of monetary value
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denouncement
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/dɪˈnaʊnsmənt/
a public condemnation or denunciation
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depersonalization
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/diˌpɚsənələˈzeɪʃən/
loss of a sense of personal identity or of reality's familiarity
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derangement
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/dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/
a state of disorder or insanity; mental disturbance
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despecification
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/diˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
the removal or loss of specific detail or specification
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deviancy
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/ˈdiviənsi/
the state of departing from accepted norms, especially of behavior
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devolution
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/ˌdɛvəˈluʃən/
the transfer of power from central to local authority; or degeneration
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devotedness
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/dɪˈvoʊtɪdnɪs/
the quality of being loyal, dedicated, or deeply committed
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dictatorship
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/dɪkˈteɪtɚˌʃɪp/
government by a single ruler with absolute power
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differentness
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/ˈdɪfrəntnɪs/
the quality or state of being different; dissimilarity
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difficultness
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/ˈdɪfɪkəltnɪs/
the quality of being difficult or troublesome
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diminution
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/ˌdɪmɪˈnuʃən/
a reduction in size, extent, or importance
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discouragement
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/dɪˈskɝɪdʒmənt/
a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness
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discreetness
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/dɪˈskritnɪs/
the quality of being careful and prudent in speech or conduct
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disfigurement
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/dɪsˈfɪɡjɚmənt/
a spoiling of appearance; a marring blemish
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disimprovement
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/ˌdɪsɪmˈpruvmənt/
a change for the worse; deterioration
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disinclination
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/ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
a reluctance or unwillingness to do something
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disparity
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/dɪsˈpɛrəti/
a great difference or inequality between things
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disrepute
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/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/
the state of being held in low esteem; a bad reputation
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dissimulation
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/dɪˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
concealment of one's true feelings or motives through pretense
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doggedness
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/ˈdɔɡɪdnəs/
persistent determination; tenacity
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doubtfulness
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/ˈdaʊtfəlnəs/
the quality of being uncertain or open to doubt
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dullness
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/ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being boring, blunt, or lacking sharpness
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earliness
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/ˈɝlinəs/
the quality of occurring or arriving before the usual time
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earnestness
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/ˈɝnəstnəs/
sincere and serious conviction or intensity of purpose
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ebullience
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/ɪˈbʊljəns/
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy
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edifyingness
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/ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋnəs/
the quality of being morally instructive or uplifting
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elaborateness
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/ɪˈlæbɚətnəs/
the quality of being intricately detailed or complex
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eloquentness
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/ˈɛləkwəntnəs/
the quality of being fluent and persuasive in speech
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emblem
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/ˈɛmbləm/
a symbol representing a quality, group, or idea
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emptiness
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/ˈɛmptinəs/
the state of containing nothing or lacking meaning
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encumberment
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/ɛnˈkʌmbɚmənt/
the state of being burdened or hindered (rare)
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enemyship
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/ˈɛnəmiˌʃɪp/
the state or relationship of being enemies (rare)
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enticement
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/ɛnˈtaɪsmənt/
something that attracts or tempts; an allurement
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entireness
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/ɛnˈtaɪɚnəs/
the quality of being whole or complete; totality
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equipoise
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/ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz/
a state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces
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essentialism
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/ɪˈsɛnʃəˌlɪzəm/
the view that things have a fixed set of essential underlying properties
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everydayness
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/ˌɛvriˈdeɪnəs/
the quality of being ordinary, routine, or commonplace
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exacerbation
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/ɪɡˌzæsɚˈbeɪʃən/
a worsening or intensification of a condition or problem
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excellency
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/ˈɛksələnsi/
a title of honor for high officials, or the quality of excellence
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excruciation
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/ɪkˌskruʃiˈeɪʃən/
intense physical or mental torment; agony
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exemption
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/ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
the state of being freed from an obligation; an instance of this
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exhibitionism
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/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃəˌnɪzəm/
the tendency to display oneself or behave so as to attract attention
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expertness
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/ˈɛkspɚtnəs/
the quality of being expert; skill or proficiency
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explication
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/ˌɛksplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed analysis or explanation of a text or idea
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extermination
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/ɪkˌstɜrmɪˈneɪʃən/
the complete destruction or eradication of something
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fabulousness
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/ˈfæbjələsnəs/
the quality of being extraordinary, marvelous, or legendary
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failing
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/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a weakness or shortcoming in character or ability
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faithfulness
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/ˈfeɪθfəlnəs/
the quality of being loyal, accurate, or constant
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falseness
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/ˈfɔlsnəs/
the quality of being untrue, deceitful, or disloyal
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famousness
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/ˈfeɪməsnəs/
the state of being widely known or celebrated
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fanaticism
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/fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm/
excessive, uncritical zeal, especially in religion or politics
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fastness
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/ˈfæstnəs/
a secure stronghold, or the quality of being firmly fixed
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fatalism
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/ˈfeɪtəlˌɪzəm/
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
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ferity
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/ˈfɛrɪti/
the state of being wild, savage, or untamed
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ferociousness
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/fəˈroʊʃəsnəs/
the quality of being fierce, savage, or violently intense
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feverishness
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/ˈfivərɪʃnəs/
the state of being feverish or restlessly excited
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fiendishness
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/ˈfindɪʃnəs/
the quality of being cruelly wicked or devilishly clever
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firth
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/fɜrθ/
a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland
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fixedness
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/ˈfɪksɪdnəs/
the state of being firmly set, immovable, or unchanging
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flabbergastation
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/ˌflæbɚɡæˈsteɪʃən/
a state of overwhelming astonishment or bewilderment
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fleetingness
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/ˈflitɪŋnəs/
the quality of passing quickly; transitoriness
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fogginess
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/ˈfɑɡinəs/
the state of being obscured by fog or of being mentally unclear
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forgetness
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/fɚˈɡɛtnəs/
forgetfulness; the state of being forgotten or oblivious
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formalness
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/ˈfɔrməlnəs/
the quality of being formal; stiff adherence to form
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formidability
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/ˌfɔrmɪdəˈbɪləti/
the quality of inspiring fear, awe, or respect by strength
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fortuitousness
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/fɔrˈtuːɪtəsnəs/
the quality of happening by chance, especially luckily
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fragileness
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/ˈfrædʒəlnəs/
the quality of being fragile or easily broken
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frankness
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/ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being open, honest, and direct
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frankpledge
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/ˈfræŋkplɛdʒ/
a medieval system of joint surety for the conduct of community members
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freakishness
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/ˈfriːkɪʃnəs/
the quality of being abnormal, capricious, or grotesquely odd
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fulfillment
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/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
the achievement of something desired or promised; satisfaction
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fullness
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/ˈfʊlnəs/
the state of being full or complete
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generousness
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/ˈdʒɛnərəsnəs/
the quality of being generous; readiness to give freely
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gorgeousness
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/ˈɡɔrdʒəsnəs/
the quality of being strikingly beautiful or splendid
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gratefulness
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/ˈɡreɪtfəlnəs/
the state of feeling or showing thankfulness
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gratuity
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/ɡrəˈtuɪti/
a tip or sum given for service, beyond what is owed
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