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04/23/2023

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zest
Definition
enthusiasm
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zenith
Definition
highest point
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zeal
Definition
eager desire or enthusiasm
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wrath
Definition
intense anger or fury
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woe
Definition
great trouble or sorrow
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whim
Definition
impulsive idea or desire
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welter
Definition
confused mass; commotion or turmoil
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wager
Definition
bet
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volition
Definition
will or conscious choice
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vigor
Definition
vitality or energy
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victor
Definition
winner
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vicinity
Definition
local area
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venture
Definition
a project or enterprise, usually involving some degree of risk
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utopia
Definition
an ideal place or society
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upheaval
Definition
conflict or disturbance, usually characterized by changes in group membership
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ultimatum
Definition
a final demand or condition
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tycoon
Definition
very wealthy and powerful business leader
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turpitude
Definition
shameful wickedness or depravity
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turmoil
Definition
disturbance or upheaval
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tribunal
Definition
a place of judgement, usually legal in nature
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trepidation
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fear, apprehension
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token
Definition
a sign or object that signifies a greater feeling or whole
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timbre
Definition
the quality of a sound, independent of pitch and volume
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temperament
Definition
overall attitude, disposition, or character
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temerity
Definition
recklessness, audacity, boldness
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tally
Definition
a record of an account or score
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tact
Definition
the ability to communicate a message without causing offense, especially an unpleasant message
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tacit
Definition
silent or unspoken; implied
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synthesis
Definition
combining of parts to form a whole, especially referring to ideas or procedures
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synopsis
Definition
brief summary
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sycophant
Definition
one who flatters a superior in hope of getting preferential treatment
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summit
Definition
the highest point (mountain or career)
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strife
Definition
conflict, disagreement, contention
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stimulus
Definition
an encouragement to act or react
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stigma
Definition
mark or perception of disgrace or bad reputation
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stature
Definition
a height, measured either physically or in respect
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stanza
Definition
a section of a poem or songs; a verse
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stagnation
Definition
motionlessness or inactivity
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solace
Definition
comfort after loss or disappoinment
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snare
Definition
trap
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slander
Definition
spoken untruth that damages one reputation
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sheen
Definition
shine or luster (polished furniture)
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sheaf
Definition
a bundle, usually either of paper or grain
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sham
Definition
a false imitation, refers to avoiding work
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semblance
Definition
outward appearance, away from reality
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sect
Definition
a group of people having the same beliefs, usually religion, often has a slight to severe negative connotation
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scope
Definition
the complete area or extent of action
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scapegoat
Definition
someone who is blamed, usually unjustly
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satire
Definition
criticism of someone or something
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sanction
Definition
approval; also mean penalty
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salutation
Definition
a written or spoken greeting, also can refer to a person's title
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saga
Definition
a long story or tale, usually involving heroic deeds
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reverence
Definition
a feeling of great respect, usually religious in nature
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respite
Definition
a temporary break, one that brings relief
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reserve
Definition
fighting force kept uncommitted until the need arises
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reprobate
Definition
a wicked, sinful, depraved person
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reprisal
Definition
retaliation for real or perceived injuries
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renoun
Definition
fame or wide acclaim
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rendezvous
Definition
a meeting or location for a meeting
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renaissance
Definition
a rebirth or revival
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remnants
Definition
remaining or leftover part of something
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refuge
Definition
a place to which one can go for protection or separation from difficulty
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rapport
Definition
a harmonious or mutually trusting relationship
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rampart
Definition
a fortification, bulwark or defense
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quandary
Definition
deep uncertainty or indecision about a choice, dilemma
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qualm
Definition
doubt or unease about some action or situation
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quagmire
Definition
literally, a bog or swamp that impedes movement
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pundit
Definition
knowledgeable person in particular field, can also refer to a commentator who publicizes his opinions
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pun
Definition
a play on words that depends two or more different meanings or sounds
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pseudonym
Definition
an assumed name, usually a pen name
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prowess
Definition
strength or superior ability
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provise
Definition
a requirement that something specific is done
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prospect
Definition
possibility for the future
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propriety
Definition
good manners, appropriately respectful
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propinquity
Definition
nearness
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prodigy
Definition
an extremely talented or gifted child
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probity
Definition
integrity, uprightness, honesty
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pretext
Definition
a reason given as a cover-up for the real purpose for an action
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premise
Definition
a statemen tor assumption from which a conclusion is drawn
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prelude
Definition
something that is preliminary to some act or event that is more important
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preface
Definition
introductory statement or passage to a book speech, or other communication
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predicament
Definition
unpleasant problem or situation, usually one that is difficult to escape
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predecessor
Definition
someone or something that came before another
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precedent
Definition
event or law that serves as an example for later action
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posterity
Definition
future descendants or generation
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populace
Definition
the people living in certain area
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poise
Definition
calm and controlled behavior
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plight
Definition
an unfavorable condition or situation
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plateau
Definition
an elevated, relatively level expanse of land
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pittance
Definition
very small amount, usually referring to money
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pinnacle
Definition
highest point
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pilgrimage
Definition
long journey to some place
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philanthropy
Definition
love of mankind, usually exemplified by donations
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phenomenon
Definition
an unusual, noticeable
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pedagogue
Definition
a strict, overly academic teacher or speaker
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pauper
Definition
a very poor person
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paucity
Definition
scarcity of a resource or conditon
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pathology
Definition
the science of disease, any deviation from normal
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partisan
Definition
one who supports a particular cause, person, or idea. One who oppose the occupying enemy by acts of defiance or sabotage
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parsimony
Definition
stinginess or overzealous desire to be thrifty
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paradox
Definition
a statement that contradicts or appears to contradict itself
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panorama
Definition
an unobstructed view of a wide area
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panacea
Definition
a cure for all problems or disease
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overture
Definition
first step, usually one that is intended to lead to others in action or discussion
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oversight
Definition
an omission through error or carelessness
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ovation
Definition
applause or an audience
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optimum
Definition
the best possible condition or combination of factors
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omen
Definition
a sign or event believed to foretell the future
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odyssey
Definition
a long journey, usually involving significant challenges
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obsecure
Definition
unclear, clouded, partially hidden
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oblivion
Definition
a condition of complete ignorance, forgetfulness, or unawareness
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oasis
Definition
an isolated place or area of comfort
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nostalgia
Definition
desire to return to a past experience
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nomad
Definition
wanderer
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neophyte
Definition
a beginner
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myriad
Definition
a vast number or great multitude of something
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multitude
Definition
large number of something, myriad
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mores
Definition
established customs or values of a group
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morale
Definition
the state of mind
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milieu
Definition
surroundings, environment
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metropolis
Definition
very large city
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memento
Definition
object that commemorates or reminds someone of a past event
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maxim
Definition
an adage prescribing a rule or method
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maverick
Definition
a person who acts independently
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mania
Definition
abnormal concentration on or enthusiasm
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marathon
Definition
26 miles
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malady
Definition
disease or illness
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lore
Definition
body of traditional or historical knowledge
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litigation
Definition
legal proceedings
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levity
Definition
lightness, frivolity
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levee
Definition
a raise embarkment designed to prevent flooding
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lethargy
Definition
sluggishness, laziness, drowsiness
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legion
Definition
a large number of people
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layman
Definition
a regular person who's not a member of a particular professional or technical specialty
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larceny
Definition
theft, usually small
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iota
Definition
a very small amount or piece
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invective
Definition
insulting or abusive speech
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intuition
Definition
knowledge or conclusion obtain through instinct or feeling
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intrigue
Definition
secret plot or scheme
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interlude
Definition
a short feature or period of time coming between two other
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interim
Definition
a period of time between one event, process, or period and another
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infraction
Definition
violation of a rule, regulations, or law
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influx
Definition
a flowing in of a substance, as of a wave or a flood
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infirmity
Definition
physical disease, injury, or defect
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indolence
Definition
laziness
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incursion
Definition
a hostile invasion
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incumbent
Definition
present holder of an office or position
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impetus
Definition
moving force or starting idea
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idiom
Definition
a regional ore group jargon, dialect, or manner of speech; also mean a phrase or expression that has a different meaning than the literal meaning or word that make it up
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hysteria
Definition
excessive or uncontrollable fear or other strong emotion
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hozion
Definition
farthest limit
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horde
Definition
multitude, great mass of people
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hindrance
Definition
obstacle or delaying obstruction
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heresy
Definition
an opinion directly opposed to established beliefs, especially in a religious sense
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havoc
Definition
great damage, destruction, or confusion
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guile
Definition
cunning, deceit, duplicity
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grievance
Definition
a complaint made against an individual or an organization; also a grudge held over a period of time
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glutton
Definition
one who overeats or indulges in anything to excess
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gist
Definition
essential content, central idea
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genre
Definition
a class or category
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genesis
Definition
beginning or origin
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gamut
Definition
an entire range or spectrum of possible outcomes or conditions
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furor
Definition
an outburst or excitement or disagreement
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foyer
Definition
the entrance hall to a building
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forum
Definition
a gathering or place where ideas or situation are discussed
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fortitude
Definition
steady courage or strength
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forte
Definition
an area in which a person excels
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flair
Definition
natural-seeming talent or style
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fiend
Definition
cruel, hateful person
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fiasco
Definition
disaster or complete failure
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fued
Definition
long-term disagreement or open hatred between individuals or groups
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fervor
Definition
passion or enthusiasm
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fallacy
Definition
mistaken or erroneous idea, assumption, or conclusion
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facsimile
Definition
exact copy or representation
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facet
Definition
a side or aspect of a problem or situation, also refers to a particular angled cut of a diamond
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exposition
Definition
an explanation or expounding
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exodus
Definition
departure, usually referring to a group or large number
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excerpt
Definition
passage quoted from a book or other document
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essence
Definition
basic nature
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epoch
Definition
a particular period of history, one that is as remarkable or significant
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epitome
Definition
a top-level representation of a quality, usually virtue
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enterprise
Definition
an important project of self-sufficient organization
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enigma
Definition
mystery, puzzling circumstance
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egotist
Definition
self-centered person
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effluvium
Definition
a disagreeable or bad-smelling vapor or gas
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dissent
Definition
different of opinion
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discord
Definition
disagreement, often noisy
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directive
Definition
general order or instruction
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din
Definition
loud, pervasive continuous noise
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dilemma
Definition
situation requiring a choice between two or more deeply held values
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disdain
Definition
arrogant scorn or contempt
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discernment
Definition
insight, ability to see things clearly
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diction
Definition
the way in which words are used by a speaker
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diagnosis
Definition
analysis or determination of the cause of a disease or problem
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detriment
Definition
damage, loss, or disadvantage
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depravity
Definition
moral corruption
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depot
Definition
warehouse, large storage space
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deluge
Definition
great flood or overwhelming inflow
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deference
Definition
conceding to another's desire or will, respect
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debut
Definition
first appearance
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debacle
Definition
large-scale defeat or complete failure
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dearth
Definition
scarcity or lack or something
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cynic
Definition
one who mocks or disbelieves the good intention or values or others
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crux
Definition
the essential point or central part
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criterion
Definition
standard of judgement or compassion
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conundrum
Definition
perplexing puzzle or riddle, difficult choice
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connoisseur
Definition
an expert judge of the best of something
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condolence
Definition
expression of sympathy
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clemency
Definition
mercy on a criminal
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clamor
Definition
uproar
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chronology
Definition
an order or listing of events, written or spoken
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chronicle
Definition
historical record or listings, usually sequential
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chagrin
Definition
embarrassment or disappointment
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caste
Definition
social class or category
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cacophony
Definition
a harsh or unpleasant mixture of sounds
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bulwark
Definition
strong protection or barrier to enemy attack
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brochure
Definition
pamphlet
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brevity
Definition
shortness, conciseness
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brawl
Definition
noisy fight
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boon
Definition
benefit or gift
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bondage
Definition
slavery
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blasphemy
Definition
an insult to something held sacred
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blasphemy
Definition
an insult to something held sacred
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bigot
Definition
a person who is prejudice against someone because of their race, skin color, religion, gender
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bias
Definition
prejudice or tendency in a certain direction
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benediction
Definition
blessing, usually given at the end of an event, ceremony or religious service
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beacon
Definition
a guiding light
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bastion
Definition
stronghold, fortress, fortified place
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awe
Definition
deep feeling of respect and wonder
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avarice
Definition
greed, desire for wealth
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audacity
Definition
boldness
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atlas
Definition
book of maps
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arbiter
Definition
one who decides, judge
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apex
Definition
highest point
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apathy
Definition
indifference or lack of caring
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anthology
Definition
collection of writings, songs, or other creative works
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anomaly
Definition
an abnormality or irregularity
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animosity
Definition
bitter hostility or open hatred
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anecdote
Definition
a brief, entertaining story
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anarchy
Definition
lawlessness, disorder, lack or government control
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amity
Definition
friendship
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allusion
Definition
an indirect reference to something else, a hint
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alias
Definition
an assumed name, used for purpose of deception
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agenda
Definition
list of item to discuss
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affluence
Definition
wealth or abundance
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adage
Definition
wise proverb or saying
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accord
Definition
agreement
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aberration
Definition
a deviation from the standard, not typical
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