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zeal
- noun
- eager desire or enthusiasm
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wrath
- noun
- intense anger or fury
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woe
- noun
- great trouble or sorrow
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whim
- noun
- impulsive idea or desire, usually not thought out
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welter
- noun
- confused muss; commotion or turmoil
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vow
- noun
- solemn pledge or promise
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volition
- noun
- will or consious choice
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visionary
- noun
- one with lofy, revolutionary, or sometimes impractical goals or ideas abou the future
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venture
- noun
- a project or enterprise, usually one involving some degree of risk, although not necessarily physical risk
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utopia
- noun
- an ideal place or society, usually regarded as unachievable
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utensil
- noun
- am implement or tool to help the user accomplish something
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upheaval
- noun.
- conflict or disturbance, usually characterized by changes in group membership, leadership, or goals
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ultimatum
- noun
- a final demand, a condition
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tycoon
- noun
- a very wealthy and powerful business leader
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tutor
- noun
- a private teacher, often for a student who needs extra or specialized help in a particular academic area
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turpitude
- noun
- shamful wickedness or depravity
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turmoil
- noun
- disturbance or upheaval
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tribute
- noun
- a demonstration of respect or gratitude
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tribunal
- noun
- a place of judgment usually legal in nature
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transition
- noun
- movement from on condition or situation to another; implies some degree of change or transformation
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trait
- noun
- characteristic or distinguishing feature
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tradition
- noun
- customs and beliefs common to a group that are passed down through time
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token
- noun
- a sign or object that signifies a greater feeling or whole
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timbre
- noun
- the quality of sound, independent of pitch and volume
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thrift
- noun
- economical management; economy; frugality
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threshold
- noun
- the starting point of an activity; literally, the line that separates one area from another
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theme
- noun
- the main topic, as of a written work, movie, show, speech
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tension
- noun
- mental or emotional strain, usually brought on by precieved or actual problems or conflicts
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tempo
- noun
- the pace or speed of an activity or series of activities
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temperament
- noun
- overall attitude, disposition, or character
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temerity
- noun
- recklessness, audacity; boldness verging on foolhardiness
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technique
- noun
- a method or specific way of doing something
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tally
- noun
- a record of an account or score; any list that involves counting or enumeration
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tactics
- noun
- specific actions used to achieve a purpose or accomplish an objective in military terms, meneuvers by small or lower-level units in contact with the enemy
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tact
- noun
- the ability to communicate a message without causing offense, especially an unpleasent message
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tacit
- noun
- silent or unspoken; implied
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synthesis
- noun
- the combining of parts to form a whole, especially referring to ideas or procedures
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syptom
- noun
- indication of a problem, usually referring to a disease or illness
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symbol
- noun
- a disign or insignia that represents something, usually a value, action, or group identity
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sycophant
- noun
- one who flatters a superior in hope of getting preferential treatment
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suspense
- noun
- tenseness brought on by uncertainty about an outcome; can also refer to a deadline
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survey
- noun
- a general study of a topic or issue
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supplement
- noun
- an amount added to complete something
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strife
- noun
- conflict, disagreement, contention
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strategy
- noun
- planning and coordination aimed at achieving a goal or objecting a way to get something done
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stimulus
- noun
- an encouragment to act or react
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stigma
- noun
- mark or perseption of disgrace or bad reputation
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status
- noun
- social or professional standing or level
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stature
- noun
- a height, measured either physically or in respect
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stanza
- noun
- a section of a poem or song; a verse
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stamina
- noun
- endurance; physical or mental ability to with stand fatique
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stagnation
- noun
- moutionlessness or inactivity
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sponsor
- noun
- one who supports and approves of a person or activity
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solace
- noun
- comfort after loss or disapointment
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slope
- noun
- the angle of a surface that is neither vertical nor horizontal
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slogan
- noun
- motto or saying that sums up an individual or group's attitude
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slander
- noun
- spoken untruth that damages one's reputation
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silhouette
- noun
- the outline of a person or object, usually with out observable details becuase of low lighting
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sheaf
- noun
- a bundle, usually either of papers or grain
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sham
- noun
- a false imitation; in slang, refers to avoiding work, sometimes by pretense
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sequel
- noun
- something that follows from what has happened before
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sect
- noun
- a group of peole having the same beliefs, usually religious; often has a slight to severe negative connotation
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scroll
- noun
- a roll of paper or parchment with writing
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scope
- noun
- the complete area or extent of action or thought
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scent
- noun
- distinctive aroma or smell
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scapegoat
- noun
- someone who is blamed, usually unjustly, for the mistakes or misdeeds of others
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satire
- noun
- 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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sarcasm
- noun
- cutting or insulting ironic remarks
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sanction
- noun
- approval, usually by a higher authority; can also mean a penalty for breaking a law or rule
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salutation
- noun
- a written or spoken greeting; also can refer to a person's title, such as Dr., Mr.
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saga
- noun
- a long story or tale, usually involving heroic deeds
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sabotage
- noun
- 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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