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misapplication
C1
/ˌmɪsˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the use of something in an incorrect, unsuitable, or unintended way
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drabness
C2
The quality of being dull, colourless, and dreary.
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extirpation
C2
/ˌɛkstɚˈpeɪʃən/
the complete destruction or removal of something harmful or unwanted
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presupposition
C2
/ˌpriːsəpəˈzɪʃən/
Something that is assumed to be true without being stated directly.
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convolution
C2
/ˌkɑːn.vəˈluː.ʃən/
a twist, coil, or fold, especially one of the folds on the surface of the brain
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effulgence
C2
/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/
brilliant radiance or a dazzling emission of light
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prolixity
C2
/pɹoʊˈlɪksəti/
the quality of using too many words or continuing for a tiresomely long time
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dishabille
C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːl/
a state of being only partly or carelessly dressed
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irascibility
C2
/ɪˌræs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
a tendency to become angry or irritated quickly
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lacrimation
C2
/ˌlækrəˈmeɪʃən/
shedding tears
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polymorphism
C2
/pɑliˈmɔɹfɪzəm/
the occurrence of two or more distinct forms or genetic variants within a population
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truculence
C2
/ˈtrʌk.jə.ləns/
The state of being truculent; eagerness to fight; ferocity.
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immutability
C2
the quality of being incapable of mutation
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inculcation
C2
/ˌɪnkʌlˈkeɪʃən/
the process of firmly instilling an idea, value, or habit through persistent instruction or repetition
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vassalage
C2
/ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/
historical: the condition, obligations, or tenure of a vassal under a feudal lord
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volubility
C2
the quality of being facile in speech and writing
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impassivity
C2
/ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
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perfectibility
C2
/pɚˌfɛktəˈbɪləti/
the capacity to improve progressively, especially toward moral, intellectual, or social excellence
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unusualness
B2
The quality of being strange, rare, or different from what is normal.
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thraldom
C2
/ˈθrɔːl.dəm/
a state of bondage, servitude, or complete subjection to another power
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subjectivism
C2
/səbˈdʒɛktəˌvɪzəm/
the doctrine that knowledge, value, or reality depends fundamentally on the experiencing subject
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fatuity
C2
/fəˈtuːəti/
the quality or state of being foolish, especially in a complacent or self-satisfied way
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inclemency
C2
/ɪnˈklɛmənsi/
the condition of weather being severe, stormy, or unpleasant
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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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pusillanimity
C2
/pjuːsɪləˈnɪmɪti/
the quality of being timid or cowardly, especially in avoiding risk or responsibility
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hairbreadth
C2
/ˈhɛɹˌbɹɛdθ/
an extremely small distance, amount, or margin; literally, the width of a hair
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suzerainty
C2
/ˈsuː.zɚ.ɪn.ti/
a relationship in which a dominant state controls the external affairs of a subordinate but internally autonomous state
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historicity
C2
/ˌhɪstəˈrɪsəti/
the quality of being historically real or authentic rather than legendary or invented
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reprobation
C2
/ˌɹɛpɹəˈbeɪʃən/
The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure.
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exponentiation
C2
/ˌek.spoʊˌnen.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
the mathematical operation of raising a base to a power specified by an exponent
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proscription
C2
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/
An official ban or prohibition on something.
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tangibility
C2
/ˌtændʒəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being perceptible by touch
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congruence
C2
/ˈkɑŋɡruəns/
agreement, correspondence, or consistency between things
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heathenism
C1
/ˈhiːðənˌɪzəm/
dated: beliefs or conduct regarded as non-Christian or irreligious
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dandyism
C2
/ˈdæn.diːˌɪzəm/
the cultivated dress, manners, wit, and self-presentation characteristic of a dandy
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nonperformance
C1
/ˌnɑnpərˈfɔrməns/
failure or refusal to carry out a task, promise, contract, or other obligation
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solitariness
C2
/sɑːləˈtɛriːnɪs/
The state of being alone or apart from others.
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contiguity
C2
/ˌkɑn.tɪˈɡju.ɪ.ti/
A state in which two or more physical objects are physically touching one another or in which sections of a plane border on one another.
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imperturbability
C2
/ɪmˌpɝtərbəˈbɪləti/
a state of calm, unruffled self-assurance; aplomb, composure.
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agreeableness
C1
a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
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regality
C2
/rɪˈɡæləti/
historical Scots law: territorial jurisdiction of a royal character granted by the Crown to a lord, or the territory subject to it
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inconsideration
C2
/ˌɪnkənsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
lack of proper thought or consideration; thoughtlessness
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disquisition
C2
/ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
a long, formal, and methodical discussion or written analysis of a subject
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asperity
C2
/əˈspɛɹɪti/
something hard to endure
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taciturnity
C2
The habit of saying very little.
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cogency
C2
/ˈkəʊd͡ʒənsi/
The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive.
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incomprehensibility
C2
/ɪnˌkɑːm.prɪˌhɛn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the quality of being incomprehensible
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medievalism
C2
/ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəˌlɪ.zəm/
admiration for, imitation of, or devotion to the ideas, institutions, art, or social forms of the Middle Ages
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distinctness
C2
/ˌdɪˈstɪŋkt.nəs/
The property or degree of being distinct.
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inquietude
C2
/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ə.tuːd/
a state or feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, or restless concern
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externality
C2
/ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/
The state of being external or externalized.
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conveniency
C2
Convenience.
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assiduity
C2
/ˌæsəˈduːəti/
constant, careful effort and attention; diligence
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infinitude
C2
/ɪnˈfɪnɪˌtud/
the state or quality of having no limit or end; boundlessness
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geocentrism
C2
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/
the astronomical model or belief that Earth is stationary at the center of the universe or of the motions of the heavenly bodies
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denudation
C2
/ˌdiː.nuːˈdeɪ.ʃən/
geology: the wearing away of rock and soil by erosion and weathering, leaving a surface exposed
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quiescence
C2
/kwiˈɛsəns/
a state of quiet, but possibly temporary, inaction
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assemblance
C2
/əˈsɛmbləns/
an assembling, gathered collection, or assemblage; obsolete
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divisibility
C2
/dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/
the quality of being divisible
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neckcloth
C2
/ˈnɛkˌklɔθ/
a cloth worn around the neck, especially an ornamental cravat worn by men in earlier periods
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cowpath
C2+
/ˈkaʊˌpæθ/
a path made or regularly used by cows, especially between pasture and barnyard
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fecundation
C2
/ˌfɛkənˈdeɪʃən/
fertilization through the union of male and female reproductive cells
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hardihood
C2
/ˈhɑɹdiˌhʊd/
resolute courage and endurance in the face of danger or hardship
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pervasiveness
C2
/pɝˈveɪsɪvnɪs/
The quality of spreading through and being present in every part of something.
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zamindari
C2
/zəˈminˌdəɹi/
in British India, a system of landholding and revenue collection in which zamindars collected payments from cultivators for the state
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insipidity
C2
/ˌɪn.sɪˈpɪd.ɪ.t̬i/
the quality of being dull, lifeless, or lacking character and interest
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adjuration
C2
/ˌædʒəˈreɪʃən/
an earnest appeal, solemn command, or urgent entreaty
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irrevocability
C2
/iˌɹɛvəkəˈbɪləti/
The state or condition of being irrevocable
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peroration
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/pɛɹəˈɹeɪʃən/
the concluding section of an oration
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intercommunication
C2
/ˌɪntəkəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Mutual communication.
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applicability
C1
/ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/
the quality or degree of being relevant, suitable, or capable of being applied to a particular situation
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juvenescence
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the state of being a youth
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matter-of-factness
C2+
/ˌmæt.ɚ.əvˈfækt.nəs/
The state or quality of being matter-of-fact
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incoherency
C2
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənsi/
lack of logical connection, clarity, or orderly organization
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priggishness
C2
/ˈprɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/
exaggerated and arrogant properness
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contradistinction
C2
/ˌkɑntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a distinction made by directly contrasting one thing with another
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isotropy
C2
/aɪˈsɑtɹəpi/
the property of a system or medium whose relevant physical or statistical properties are the same in every direction; invariance under rotation at a given point
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intestacy
C2
/ɪnˈtɛstəsi/
the legal condition of dying without a valid will, or of having property not disposed of by a valid will
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crepitation
C2
/ˌkrɛp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
a crackling, rattling, or popping sound
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despondence
C2
/dɪˈspɑndəns/
a state of deep dejection, discouragement, and loss of hope
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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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jacinth
C2
/ˈdʒæ.sɪnθ/
a transparent reddish-orange or reddish-brown variety of zircon used as a gemstone
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practicability
C2
/ˌpræk.tɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the quality of being feasible, workable, or capable of being put into practice
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repartition
C2
/ˌriː.pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/
a new or different distribution or apportionment of something
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emendation
C2
/ˌiːmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
a correction by emending
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interpenetration
C2
/ˌɪntərˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən/
mutual penetration or overlapping presence within the same space or system
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polydactylism
C2
/ˌpɑːliˈdæktəlɪzəm/
the congenital condition of having more than the usual number of fingers or toes
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contrariety
C2
/kɒntɹəˈɹʌɪəti/
Opposition or contrariness; cross-purposes, marked contrast.
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copartnership
C2
/ˌkoʊˈpɑɹtnɚˌʃɪp/
the state or right of being a copartner in a joint enterprise
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gustation
C2
/ɡʌˈsteɪʃən/
the sense or faculty of taste
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recrudescence
C2
/ˌɹiːkɹuˈdɛsəns/
the renewed outbreak or return of something undesirable after a period of decline or inactivity
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asepsis
C2
/eɪˈsɛpsɪs/
the state of being free from disease-causing microorganisms
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contumacy
C2
/ˈkɑːntʊməsi/
stubborn resistance to authority; deliberate and obstinate disobedience
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nonage
C2
/ˈnoʊnəd͡ʒ/
the state or period of being below the legal age of adulthood; minority
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garrulity
C2
/ɡəˈɹuːləti/
the quality of talking excessively, especially about unimportant things
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indefeasibility
C2
/ɪn.dɪˌfiː.zɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the quality of being impossible to annul, invalidate, or defeat, especially as a legal right or title
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