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AFOQT Nouns 200 Flashcards

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lore

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body of traditional or historical knowledge

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malady

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disease or illness

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maneuver

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movement of a unit or individual to achieve a goal

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mania

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abnormal concentration on or enthusiasm for something

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marathon

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26 mile/385 yard race. Named in commemoration of the messenger who ran that distance to bring new to Athens of the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 bc at Marathon.

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maverick

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a person who acts independently instead of in conformance with common organizational behavior

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maxim

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ad adage or proverb prescribing a rule or method of conduct, as in: measure twice, cut once

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medium

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means of communication of presentation. Plural: media

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memento

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object that commemorates or reminds someone of a past event

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metropolis

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very large city

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milieu

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surroundings, environment

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morale

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state of mind or attitude of an individual or group

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mores

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established customs or values of a group or segment of society

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myriad

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vast number of great multitude of something, usually implying wide variations within a group

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myth

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a traditional story, usually attempting to explain a natural condition or occurrence, often involving supernatural influences

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negligence

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carelessness

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neophyte

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a beginner

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niche

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literally: a recess in a wall for holding a statue or other ornament; figuratively: an appropriate activity or situation that is especially well suited to a person’s abilities or character

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nomad

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wanderer

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nostalgia

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desire to return to a past experience or situation

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oasis

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an isolated place or area of comfort surrounded by desolation or barrenness

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oblivion

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a condition of complete ignorance, forgetfulness, or unawareness

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obscure

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unclear, clouded, partially hidden

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odyssey

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a long journey usually containing challenges or obstacles; derived from the mythic ten-year jouney home of Odysseus after the Trojan War, chonicled in Homer’s epic Greek poem The Odyssey

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omen

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a sign or event believed to foretell the future

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optimum

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the best possible condition or combination of factors

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ovation

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applause of an audience, or any enthusiastically positive reception accompanied by applause

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overture

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first step, usually one that is intended to lead others in action or discussion

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panacea

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a cure for all problems or diseases

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paradox

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a statement that contradicts or appears to contradict itself

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parsimony

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stinginess or overzealous desire to be thrifty

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partisan

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one who supports a particular cause, person, or idea; in a country occupied by an enemy, a partisan is one who opposes the occupying enemy by acts of defiance or sabotage

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pathology

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the science of diseases; any deviatin from a normal, healthy condition

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paucity

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scarcity of a resource or condition

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pauper

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a very poor person

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pedagogue

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a strict, overly academic teacher or speaker

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phenomenon

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an unusual, noticeable, or outstanding occurrence that is directly perceived by the senses or by results

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philanthropy

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love of mankind, usually exemplified by donations to charitable causes

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phobia

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an unreasonable fear of something

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pilgramage

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long journey to some palce or condition worthy of respect or devotion

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pitfall

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trap or obstacle for the unwary

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pittance

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very small amount, usually referring to money

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plateau

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an elevated, relatively level expanse of land; also can refer to a leveling off of progress or results

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plight

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an unfavorable condition or situation

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poise

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calm and controlled behavior

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posterity

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future descendants or generations

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precedent

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event or law that serves as an example for later action

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predecessor

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someone or something that came before another

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predicament

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unpleasant problem or situation, usually one that is difficult to escape

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preface

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introductory statement or passage to a book, speech, or other communication

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prelude

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something that is preliminary to some act or event that is more important

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premise

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a statement or assumption from which a conclusion is drawn; given, hypothetical, if, postulate, presumption, presupposition, supposition

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premium

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best quality; an amount added to the usual price or payment

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prestige

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respect or status achieved through achievement or rank

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pretext

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a reason given as a cover-up for the real purpose for an action

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priority

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something that comes before others in significance or importance

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probity

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integrity, uprightness, honesty

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prodigy

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an extremely talented or gifted child

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propinquity

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nearness

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propriety

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good manners, appropriately respectful and reserved behavior

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proviso

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a requirement that something specific is done, usually in writing

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prowess

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strength or superior ability

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proximity

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nearness

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pseudonym

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an assumed name, usually pen name taken by an author

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pun

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a play on words that depends on two or more different meanings or sounds of the same word or phrase

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pundit

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a knowledgeable person in a particular field; can also refer to a comentator who publicizes his opinions, whether or not he is actually an expert in that field

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quagmire

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literally, a bog or swamp that impedes movement or in which people or vehicles could be struck or mired; figuratively, a difficult or dangerous situation from which there is limited hope of escape

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qualm

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doubt or unease about some action or situation

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quandary

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deep uncertainty or indecision about a choice between two or more courses of action; dilemma

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query

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a question or request for information

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rampart

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a fortification; bulwark or defense against attack

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rapport

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a harmonious or mutually trusting relationship

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refuge

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a place to which one can go for protection or separation from difficulty

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remnant

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remaining or left-over of something

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renaissance

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a rebirth or revival

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rendezvous

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a meeting or location for a meeting

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renown

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fame or wide acclaim, especially for accomplishments or skill

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replica

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an exact copy or facsimile of something, although it may only be proportionate and not the same in size

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reprimand

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retaliation for real or perceived injuries; often implies giving back more than was originally received

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reprobate

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a wicked, sinful, depraved person

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residue

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the remainder of something after removal of a part; usually implies a small amount left, perhaps in a container, after the majority is removed

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resources

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assets that are available for use, either material or spiritual

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respite

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a temporary break, usually one that brings relief

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reverence

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a feeling of great respect, usually religious in nature

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sabotage

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deliberate damage to facilities or equipment belonging to an enemy, usually performed by spies or an underground movement within an occupied country

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saga

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a long story, tale, usually involving heroic deeds

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salutation

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a written or spoken greeting; also can refer to a person’s title

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satire

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criticism of someone or something by seeming approval cast in a light or taken to an extreme that makes the subject appear ridiculous

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sheaf

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a bundle, usually either of papers or grain

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sheen

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shine or luster

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slander

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spoken untruth that damages one’s reputation

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solace

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confort after loss or disappointment

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stagnation

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motionlessness or inactivity

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stanza

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a section of a poem or song; a verse

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stature

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a height, measured either physically or in respect

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stigma

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mark or perception of disgrace or bad reputation

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stimulus

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an encouragement to act or react

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strategy

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planning and coordination aimed at achieving a goal or objective; a way to get something done

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strife

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conflict, disagreement, contention

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supplement

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an amount added to complete something

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sycophant

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one who flatters a superior in hope of getting preferential treatment

102
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synthesis

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the combining of parts to form a whole, especially referring to ideas or procedures

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tacit

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silent or unspoken

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tact

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the ability to communicate a message without causing ofense, especially an unpleasant message

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tactics

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specific actions used to achieve a purpose or accomplish an objective in military terms, maneuvers by small or lower-level units in contact with the enemy

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temerity

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recklessness, audacity; boldness verging on foolhardiness

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termperament

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overall attitide, dispostion, or character

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threshold

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the starting point of an activity; literally, the line that separates one area from another

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timbre

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the quality of sound, independent of pitch and volume

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token

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a sign or object that signifies a greater feeling or whole

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trepidation

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fear, apprehension

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tribunal

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a place of judgment, usually legal in nature

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tribute

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a demonstration of respect or gratitude

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turmoil

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disturbance or upheaval

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turpitude

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shameful wickedness or depravity

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tycoon

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a very wealthy and powerful business leader

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utopia

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an ideal place or society, usually regarded as unachievable

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valor

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courage, heroism

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venture

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a project or enterprise, usually one involving some degree of risk, although not necessarily physical risk

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vigor

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vitality or energy

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volition

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will or conscious choice

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welter

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confused mass; commotion or turmoil

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woe

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great trouble or sorrow

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zeal

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eager desire or enthusiasm

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zenith

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highest point

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zest

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enthusiasm

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