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culpability
C2
/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing; the state of deserving blame
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dalliance
C2
/ˈdæli.əns/
A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
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dissension
C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/
Strong disagreement that causes division within a group.
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monolith
C2
/ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/
a large single block of stone, especially one used as a monument
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attrition
C2
/əˈtɹɪʃən/
A gradual reduction in number, especially of staff who leave and are not replaced.
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stipulation
C2
/ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
A condition that must be met as part of an agreement.
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tizzy
C2
/ˈtɪz.i/
a state of nervous excitement, agitation, or confused distraction
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gestation
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/d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/
the period during which an embryo develops, about 266 days in humans
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proliferation
C2
/pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/
A rapid increase in the number or spread of something.
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lucidity
C2
/luːˈsɪdəti/
clarity of expression, explanation, or style that makes something easy to understand
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orthodoxy
C2
/ˈɔɹθədɑksi/
Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.
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sterility
C2
/stɝˈɪlɪti/
The condition of being unable to produce children or offspring.
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jubilation
C2
/ˌd͡ʒuːbəlˈeiːʃən/
the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
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paraphrase
C2
/ˈper.ə.freɪz/
a restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make its meaning clearer
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immensity
C2
/ɪˈmen.sə.ti/
the state or quality of being extremely large, extensive, or numerous
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duplicity
C2
/duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/
The quality of being double or twofold.
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irritability
C2
/ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/
a tendency to become annoyed, impatient, or angry easily
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barbarity
C2
/bɑːrˈber.ə.ti/
extreme cruelty or brutal, inhuman behavior
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melancholia
C2
/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/
historical psychiatry: a condition of profound depression, often with fear, guilt, slowed thought, or withdrawal
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brevity
C2
/ˈbɹɛvəti/
The quality of expressing something in few words; conciseness.
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eccentricity
C2
/ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/
Strange or unusual behaviour; the quality of being odd.
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happenstance
C2
/ˈhæpənˌstæns/
A chance event; something that happens by luck rather than planning.
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escarpment
C2
/ɪˈskɑrpmənt/
a long, steep slope or cliff separating two areas of relatively level ground
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schism
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/ˈskɪzəm/
division of a group into opposing factions
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assignation
C2
/ˌæsɪɡˈneɪʃən/
often dated: a secret appointment to meet, especially between lovers
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condiment
C2
/ˈkɑn.də.mənt/
a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
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locomotion
C2
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/
Movement, or the ability to move from one place to another.
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predilection
C2
/ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/
A strong liking or preference for something.
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tribulation
C2
/ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/
great trouble, suffering, or distress
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superstructure
C2
/ˈsuːpɚˌstɹʌktʃɚ/
a structure, system, or set of ideas built upon an underlying foundation or basis
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malformation
C2
/ˌmælfɔɹˈmeɪʃən/
an abnormal shape or structure, especially one arising during bodily development
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affectation
C2
/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/
A way of behaving or speaking that is not natural and is meant to impress others.
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Bolshevism
C2
/ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/
historical and political: the revolutionary Marxist doctrine and strategy of the Bolshevik faction led by Lenin
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profitability
C2
/ˌpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
The ability of a business to make a profit; the degree to which it is profitable.
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conflagration
C2
/ˌkɑnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/
a large, destructive, and uncontrolled fire
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temerity
C2
/təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/
Effrontery; impudence.
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perversity
C2
/pə(ɹ)ˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/
A deliberate tendency to behave in an unreasonable or contrary way.
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durability
C2
/dəɹəˈbɪləti/
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
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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.
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modernism
C2
/ˈmɑːdɝˌnɪzəm/
A movement in art, architecture, and literature in the early 20th century that broke deliberately with older styles.
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hedonism
C2
/ˈhiːdənɪzəm/
The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.
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condescension
C2
/kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
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offshoot
C2
/ˈɔːf.ʃuːt/
a group, organization, idea, or development that originates from something larger
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mismanagement
C2
/ˌmɪsˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/
management that is careless or inefficient
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gunsmith
C2
/ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ/
a craftsperson who makes, modifies, maintains, or repairs firearms
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wretchedness
C2
/ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪdnəs/
the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry
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redistribution
C2
/ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/
distributing again
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polis
C2
/ˈpɑːlɪs/
an ancient Greek city-state, regarded as a political community together with its territory
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peridot
C2
/ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/
a transparent yellow-green or olive-green gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine
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pragmatism
C2
/ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm/
a philosophical tradition that evaluates ideas partly through their practical consequences and role in inquiry
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egotism
C2
/ˈiːgəˌtɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
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recidivism
C2
/rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/
Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past.
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omnipotence
C2
/ɑːmˈnɪpətəns/
Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities.
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pennyworth
C2
/ˈpɛniwɝːθ/
an amount of something that can be bought for one penny
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laith
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/leɪθ/
Northern English dialect: a barn or agricultural shed
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obliteration
C2
/əˌblɪtɝˈeɪʃən/
The total destruction of something.
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serfdom
C2
/ˈsɝfdəm/
the condition of being a serf, bound to work on a lord's land and subject to the lord's authority
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indolence
C2
/ˈɪndl̩əns/
Habitual laziness; a dislike of work or effort.
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incompatibility
C2
/ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being unable to exist or work in congenial combination
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dissipation
C2
/ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
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magnanimity
C2
/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/
The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival.
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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.
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exasperation
C2
/ˌɛkˌsæspɝˈeɪʃən/
actions that cause great irritation or even anger
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luminosity
C2
/ˌluː.məˈnɑː.sə.ti/
the quality or degree of giving off or reflecting light; brightness
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timidity
C2
/tɪˈmɪdɪti/
The quality of being shy and lacking confidence or courage.
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meritocracy
C2
/mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/
Rule by merit and talent.
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convulsion
C2
/kənˈvʌlʃən/
a violent disturbance
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primacy
C2
/ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/
The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
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poseur
C2
/poʊˈzʊəɹ/
One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.
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equanimity
C2
/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/
steadiness of mind under stress
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fourpence
C2
a former English silver coin worth four pennies
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remoteness
C2
/riːˈmoʊtnəs/
The quality of being remote.
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Paulista
C2
/paʊˈliːstə/
a native or inhabitant of the Brazilian state of São Paulo
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gentility
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/dʒɛnˈtɪləti/
refined manners, appearance, or social behavior associated with being genteel
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adhesion
C2
/ædˈhiːʒən/
The way one surface sticks to another.
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dotage
C2
/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/
a period or state of old age marked by declining mental ability or judgment
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ascendancy
C2
/əˈsɛndənsi/
The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.
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multiplicity
C2
/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
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mendacity
C2
/mɛnˈdæsəti/
A deceit, falsehood, or lie.
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credulity
C2
/kɹɪˈduːlɪti/
an excessive readiness to believe claims without sufficient evidence
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pomposity
C2
/pɑːmˈpɑː.sə.t̬i/
an affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important manner
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godhead
C2
/ˈɡɑdˌhɛd/
divine nature, rank, or essence; the state of being a god
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unanimity
C2
/ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
complete agreement among everyone involved
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rationalist
C2
/ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/
a follower of rationalism, especially one who regards reason as a principal source of knowledge
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recrimination
C2
/rɪˌkrɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
an angry accusation made in response to another accusation, especially as part of an exchange of blame
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oration
C2
/ɔɹˈeɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
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deviance
C2
/ˈdiːvɪəns/
Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
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ampere
C2
/ˈæmˌpɪəɹ/
a unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units; colloquially amp. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A
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declination
C2
/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/
A polite refusal of an offer or invitation.
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susceptibility
C2
/səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/
The condition of being susceptible; vulnerability.
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torpor
C2
/ˈtɔɹpɚ/
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
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languor
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/ˈlæŋɡɚ/
A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this.
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sacredness
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/ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
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unreality
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/ˌənriːˈæləti/
The state of being unreal.
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entreaty
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/ɛnˈtɹiːti/
earnest or urgent request
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omniscience
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/ɑmˈnɪʃəns/
the state or capacity of knowing everything, especially as an attribute of a deity
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