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preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
"We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society."
the fact or condition of being present
"Your presence at the meeting is required."
the action of showing or explaining something to a group of people
"She gave an excellent presentation about climate change."
the action of maintaining something in its original or existing state
"The preservation of historical buildings is very important."
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
"There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system."
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
"He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation."
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
"He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting."
the action of stopping something from happening or arising
"Prevention is better than cure when it comes to health."
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from achievements
"She takes great pride in her work."
the number of people living in a particular area; all the inhabitants of a particular place
"The population of this city has grown rapidly in recent years."
a place where someone or something is located; a job or role; a particular way of thinking about something
"She applied for a position as a teacher at the local school."
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
"The house has been in their family's possession for generations."
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
"Good posture is important for preventing back pain."
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
"Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world."
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
"The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work."
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
"As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike."
the quality of being exact and accurate; the condition of being precise
"The surgeon operated with great precision and skill."
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
"She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead."
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
"She was a pioneer in the field of computer science."
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
"Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually."
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
"The pirate ship was spotted near the coast."
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
"I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain."
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."
a raised level surface or stage; a digital environment for applications; a set of beliefs or principles
"She spoke from the platform at the conference."
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