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a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
"I had no notion that the meeting was so important."
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
"The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance."
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
"The nun taught at the local Catholic school."
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
"Good parenting involves both nature and nurture."
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
"The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake."
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
"Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!"
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
"The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert."
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
"The doctor took an oath to help patients."
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
"Children should show obedience to their parents."
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
"The newspaper published his obituary yesterday."
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
"The lawyer raised an objection during the trial."
a goal or aim; something that one strives to achieve
"Our main objective is to increase sales."
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
"Parents have an obligation to care for their children."
the state of being completely forgotten; unconsciousness
"The old castle fell into oblivion over the centuries."
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
"The politician faced obloquy after the scandal."
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
"The scientist made careful observations of the experiment."
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
"Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey."
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
"She had a strange notion that someone was following her."
a person who lives near or next to another person
"My neighbour is very friendly and helpful."
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
"The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices."
the state of not supporting either side in a conflict or dispute
"Switzerland is famous for its neutrality in wars."
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
"The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team."
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
"There's a clear nexus between education and economic development."
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
"His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave."
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