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myth
- noun
- a traditional story, usually attempting to explain a natural condition or occurrence, often involving supernatural influences
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myriad
- noun
- a vast number or great mutitude of something, usually implying wide variations within that group
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multitude
- noun
- large number of something
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mores
- noun
- established customs or values of a group or segment of society
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morale
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- the state of mind or attitude of an individual or group, usually in reference to how that attitude will either positively or negatively affect future actions or success of that person or group
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milieu
- noun
- surroundings, environment
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memento
- noun
- object that commemorates or reminds someone of a past event
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medium
- noun
- means of communication of presentation
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maxim
- noun
- an adage or proverb prescribing a rule or method of conduct
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maverick
- noun
- a person who acts independently instead of in conformance with common organizational behavior
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marathon
- noun
- a cross-country foot race of 26.2 miles named in commemoration of the messenger who ran that distance to bring news to Athens of the Greek victory over the Persians in 490BC
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mania
- noun
- abnormal concentration on or enthusiasim for something
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maneuver
- noun
- movement of a unit or individual to achieve a goal
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lore
- noun
- body of traditional or historical knowledge
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liaison
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- contract or coordination between two or more individuals or groups
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levee
- noun
- a raised embankment designed to prevent flooding from a river or other body of water
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lethargy
- noun
- sluggishness, laziness, drowsiness
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legion
- noun
- a large number of people, sometimes historically used as a designation of a military or paramilitary unit
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legend
- noun
- unverified stories handed down from earlier times; can also refer to a person of great fame or reputation
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legacy
- noun
- material or speritual inheritance or heritage; can refer to the historical perceptions of someone after they have left their office or position of responsibilitu
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layman
- noun
- a "regular" person who is not a member of a particular professional or technical specialty
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keynote
- noun
- main theme or idea, usually referring to the main speech at a convention or the like
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jeopardy
- noun
- risk of danger or harm
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itinerary
- noun
- agenda or schedule of events or places visited during a trip
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irony
- noun
- a significant and often unexpected difference between what might be expected and what actually occurs; also, the consious use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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iota
- noun
- a very small amount or piece
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invective
- noun
- insulting or abusive speech
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intuition
- noun
- knowledge or conclusion obtained through instinct or feeling rather than conscious thought
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intrigue
- noun
- secret plot or scheme
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interim
- noun
- a period of time between one event, process, or period and another
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interlude
- noun
- a short feature or period of time coming between two other, longer events or time periods
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integrity
- noun
- moral and intellectual honesty and forthrightness; also refers to the quality of a structure or object to hold together
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innovation
- noun
- a new or improved way of doing something
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initiative
- noun
- desire, idea, or ability to take the first step in carrying out some action
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infraction
- noun
- violation of a rule, regulation, or law
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influx
- noun
- a flowing in of a substance, as of a wave or a flood
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infirmity
- noun
- physical disease, injury, or defect
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incumbent
- noun
- present holder of an office or position
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incentive
- noun
- motivation or benefit to doing something
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impetus
- noun
- moving force or starting idea
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image
- noun
- the likeness or reflected or interpreted impression of a person, object, or local; can also refer to the general group of perceptions surrounding a person
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illusion
- noun
- an idea or impression that differs from reality
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idiom
- noun
- a reginal or group jargon, dialect, or manner of speech; can also mean a phrase or expresion that has a different meaning of the words that make it up
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hysteria
- noun
- excessive or uncontrolable fear or other strong emotion
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horizon
- noun
- farthest limit, usually referring to vision, knowledge, or experience
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horde
- noun
- multitude, great mass of people
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hoax
- noun
- deliberate attempt to trick someone, either as a joke or seriously
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hinderance
- noun
- obstacle or delaying obstuction
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heritage
- noun
- historical family, cultural, or organizational set of traditions, customs, and/or values
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heresy
- noun
- an opinion directly opposed to established beliefs, especially in a religious sense
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hazard
- noun
- danger or risk of injury
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havoc
- noun
- great damage, destruction, or confusion
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guile
- noun
- cunning, deceit, duplicity
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grievance
- noun
- a complaint made against an individual or an organization; also a grudge held over a period of time
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glutton
- noun
- one who overeats or indulges in anything to excess
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gist
- noun
- essential content, central idea
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genre
- noun
- a class or category, especially when referring to arts or entertainment
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gamut
- noun
- an entire large or spectrum of possible out comes or conditions
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furor
- noun
- an outburst of excitement or disagreement
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function
- noun
- the purpose served by a person, object, or organization
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friction
- noun
- the surface of one object rubbing against another
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fraud
- noun
- deliberate deception, especially an illegal one
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foyer
- noun
- the entrance hall to a building or dwelling
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forum
- noun
- a gathering or place where ideas or situations are discussed
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fortitude
- noun
- steady courage or streangth
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forte
- noun
- an area in which a person excels
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format
- noun
- arrangement especially of a document, bood, or audiovisual presentaion
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foe
- noun
- enemy, adversary, opponent
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flaw
- noun
- defect or imperfection
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flair
- noun
- natual-seeming talent or styl
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finale
- noun
- the last part of a performance
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fiend
- noun
- cruel, hateful person
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fiasco
- noun
- disaster or complete failure
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feud
- noun
- long term disagreement or open hatred between individuals or groups
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fervor
- noun
- passion or enthusiasm
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fantasy
- noun
- imagined scenario or situation
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fallacy
- noun
- mistaken or erroneous idea, assumption, or conclusion
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facsimile
- noun
- exact copy or representation
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facet
- noun
- a side or aspect of a problem or situation; also refers to a perticular angled cut of a diamond or ther precious stone
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