Vocabularies

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noun
ˈsʌstənəns

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment or support.

"The community relied on local resources for sustenance."

noun
ˈkɒnfluəns

A place where two rivers meet; a flowing together or meeting point.

"The confluence of rivers created a fertile land for agriculture."

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symbolism

noun
ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; symbolic meaning.

"The dove is a symbol of peace in many cultures."

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legacy

noun
ˈlɛɡəsi

Something left or handed down by a predecessor; heritage or inheritance.

"His legacy continues to inspire generations."

adjective
pərˈveɪsɪv

Spreading widely throughout an area or group; prevalent everywhere.

"The pervasive influence of technology shapes modern life."

noun
rɪˈzɪlɪəns

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness and endurance.

"Her resilience in overcoming challenges was remarkable."

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fortitude

noun
ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength.

"He showed great fortitude during the crisis."

noun
ædˈvɜːsəti

Difficulties or misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

"They overcame adversity and achieved their goals."

verb
trænˈsɛnd

To go beyond the range or limits of; to surpass or exceed.

"The athlete transcended all expectations with his performance."

adjective
ɪˈfɛmərəl

Lasting for a very short time; temporary or fleeting.

"The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral but breathtaking."

noun
ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

"The juxtaposition of old and new architecture was striking."

noun
ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

"After the failure, he engaged in deep introspection to understand the cause."

noun
ˌrɛkənsɪlɪˈeɪʃən

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view compatible with another.

"The reconciliation between the two parties was a pivotal moment."

noun
ˈsæŋktɪti

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

"The sanctity of life should never be compromised."

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zeal

noun
ziːl

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

"She approached the project with great zeal and determination."

noun
tɪˈnæsɪti

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence and determination.

"His tenacity helped him to overcome all the obstacles."

noun
/stres/

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

"Excessive stress can lead to health issues."

adjective
/ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/

Extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful; involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

"The earthquake had catastrophic consequences for the city."

noun
/ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

Lack of harmony among musical notes; disagreement or incongruity.

"The political dissonance made decision-making difficult."

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debilitating

adjective
/dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

"The disease had a debilitating effect on his health."

noun
/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

"The stock market is experiencing constant fluctuation."

noun
/səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

"Older adults have a higher susceptibility to infections."

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turmoil

noun
/ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

"The political turmoil led to mass protests."

noun
/njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

"His neurosis made social interactions difficult."