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1
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self-discipline [noun]

A

the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses:

e.g. his observance of his diet was a show of tremendous willpower and self-discipline

2
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unwind [verb]

A

relax after a period of work or tension:

e.g. the Grand Hotel is a superb place to unwind

3
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appreciate [verb]

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  1. recognize the full worth of:
    e. g. she feels that he does not appreciate her
  2. be grateful for (something):
    e. g. I’d appreciate any information you could give me
4
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distress [noun]

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extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain:

e. g. to his distress he saw that she was trembling
e. g. her fingers flew to her throat in distress

5
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torment [noun]

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severe physical or mental suffering:

e.g. their deaths have left both families in torment

6
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immense [adj.]

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extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree:

e. g. the cost of restoration has been immense
e. g. a factor of immense importance

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nimble [adj.]

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quick and light in movement or action; agile:

e.g. with a deft motion of her nimble fingers