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a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group
"The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries."
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
"She whispered something in his ear during the meeting."
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
"The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit."
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
"After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease."
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
"The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore."
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
"His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral."
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
"The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes."
the system of trade and industry in a country; careful use of money and resources
"The country's economy grew rapidly after the new policies were implemented."
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
"She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news."
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
"The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere."
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
"Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife."
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
"The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery."
the ability to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort
"The new system improved the efficiency of the entire production process."
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
"The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square."
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
"She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination."
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
"His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others."
the state of having the right to do or obtain something
"Students must meet certain requirements to maintain their eligibility for the scholarship."
the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense; the freedom to decide what should be done
"The matter requires discretion and should not be discussed publicly."
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
"The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices."
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
"His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation."
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
"The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies."
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
"She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly."
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
"Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy."
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
"To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions."
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