C2
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ambiguity
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the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness | The ambiguity of the contract's wording led to a legal dispute. |
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animosity
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a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or anger | There has been a great deal of animosity between the two rival teams for years. |
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apathy
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a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern | Widespread public apathy made it difficult to get people to vote in the election. |
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benevolence
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the quality of being well-meaning; kindness | The charity relies on the benevolence of its donors to continue its work. |
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consensus
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a general agreement among a group of people | After a long debate, the committee finally reached a consensus. |
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conundrum
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a confusing and difficult problem or question | The question of how to solve the city's traffic problem remains a conundrum. |
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credence
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belief in or acceptance of something as true | The new evidence lends credence to the theory that he was innocent. |
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dichotomy
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a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different | There is often a dichotomy between what people say and what they actually do. |
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disparity
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a great difference, especially one that is connected with unfair treatment | The report highlighted the significant economic disparity between the city's richest and poorest districts. |
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efficacy
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the ability, especially of a medicine or a formal system, to produce a desired or intended result | The clinical trial was conducted to test the efficacy of the new drug. |
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empathy
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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person | A good leader must have empathy for their team members. |
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epiphany
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a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization | While walking in the park, she had an epiphany about the solution to her problem. |
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integrity
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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness | The politician's integrity was questioned after the scandal. |
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juxtaposition
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the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect | The juxtaposition of the old and new architecture in the city is striking. |
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nostalgia
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a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past | Hearing that old song filled him with a deep sense of nostalgia for his childhood. |
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nuance
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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound | He was able to capture every nuance of the character's personality in his performance. |
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paradox
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a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated may prove to be well founded or true | It is a paradox that a country so rich in natural resources has so much poverty. |
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pragmatism
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a practical approach to problems and affairs that relates to matters of fact rather than theoretical considerations | Her pragmatism was a valuable asset in the fast-paced business environment. |
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prosperity
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the state of being successful and having a lot of money; affluence | The post-war era was a time of great economic prosperity for the nation. |
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serendipity
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the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way | Their meeting was pure serendipity; neither had planned to be at the cafe that day. |
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synergy
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the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations or agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects | The synergy between the marketing and sales teams resulted in a huge increase in profits. |
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tenacity
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the quality of being very determined and not giving up easily; persistence | Her tenacity and hard work were the main reasons for her success. |