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a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
"She experienced palpitations before her job interview."
stubbornness; refusal to change one's opinion or course of action
"His obstinacy prevented him from accepting help."
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
"Their wedding was a joyous occasion."
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
"Teaching is her chosen occupation."
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
"The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region."
a very large expanse of sea; a large quantity of something
"The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world."
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
"His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity."
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
"The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen."
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
"Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law."
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
"The young offender was sentenced to community service."
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
"Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen."
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
"The omission of his name from the list was intentional."
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
"The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall."
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
"In my opinion, this is the best solution."
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
"The chess player defeated his strongest opponent."
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
"The people fought against political oppression."
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
"As an optimist, she always believed things would improve."
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
"You have the option to work from home or office."
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
"The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi."
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
"The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech."
a painful or horrific experience; a severe trial or test
"The refugees went through a terrible ordeal during the war."
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
"Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation."
the quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing
"The novelty of the smartphone quickly wore off."
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
"As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road."
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