Word List 7 Flashcards
(288 cards)
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Clemency
A
Mercy
2
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Disinterested
A
Unbiased
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Flout
A
Defy, reject
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Ingenue
A
Naive, unsophisticated person
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Mendacious
A
Given to lying
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Paucity
A
Shortage
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Protean
A
Changeable
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Sophomoric
A
Juvenile, immature
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Venal
A
Corrupt, can be bribed
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Archives
A
Collection of old records; place of storage of old documents
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Cliche
A
Overused expression; something unoriginal
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Flustered
A
Worked-up, not calm
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Ingrate
A
Ungrateful person
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Mercenary
A
Concerned only with money
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Peccadillo
A
Minor weakness; trivial offense
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Protege
A
Person under protection of, or guided by another
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Veneer
A
Surface coating
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Archetype
A
Classic example of
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Fanciful
A
Причудливый, странный
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Immensity
A
Масштабность, огромность
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Marvel
A
Чудо; восхищаться
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Comrade
A
Товарищ
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Fragrance
A
Аромат
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Scorn
A
Презрение; презирать
25
Light-hearted
Веселый, беспечный
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Resigned
Смирившийся
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Solemn
Серьезный
28
Unabashed
Бессовестный, не растерявшийся
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Disdainful
Презрительный
30
Earnest
Серьезный
31
Neglect
Не заботиться;
Забывать;
Игнорировать
32
Forbear
Воздерживаться
33
Utilize
Использовать
34
Undermine
To weaken, sabotage, subvert, debilitate, destabilize
35
Dispute
To engage in argument or debate; to argue vehemently, quarrel
36
Empathy
Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings and motives
37
Speculate
To engage in thought, especially conjectural thought
38
Intricate (adj)
Having many interrelated parts or facets; hard to understand, work, or make
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Distinct adj.
Not identical, separate; different in nature or quality, dissimilar
40
Versatile adj.
Capable of turning easily from one thing to another; having many uses or applications
41
Profound adj.
Showing deep insight or understanding; originating in the depths of one's being
42
Perseverance
Tenacity, persistence, strong character
43
Insight noun
Intuitiveness, awareness, observation, understanding, wisdom
44
Perplex verb
To cause to be puzzled or bewildered, to confuse
45
Elaborate adj.
Worked out in great detail, painstaking; ornate, showy, or gaudy
46
Embellish verb
To ornament or decorate; to exaggerate
47
Esoteric
Intended for or understood by only a small group
48
Resent verb
To feel or show displeasure or indignation at
49
Ingenuity noun
The quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful
50
Substantiate verb
To support with proof or evidence; to verify
51
Presume verb
To take for granted, assume, or suppose; to undertake (do something) without right or permission
52
Sentiment noun
An attitude, feeling, or opinion; refined or tender emotion
53
Defiance noun
A bold resistance to authority or force; open disregard; contempt
54
Eradicate verb
To get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; to abolish
55
Contend verb
To struggle; to compete
56
Discern verb
To catch sight of; to recognize and understand
57
Elitism noun
The practice of or belief in rule by an elite
58
Endorse verb
To express approval or support of, especially publicly
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Resign verb
To give up (an office or position), especially formally; to relinquish; to submit (oneself, one's mind) without resistance
60
Fundamental adj.
Of or being a foundation or basis; basic; of great importance, essential
61
Erratic adj.
Inconsistent, unpredictable, wandering, irregular, unstable
62
Exemplify verb
To illustrate by example
63
Prevail verb
To be widespread or current; to occur as the most important or frequent element
64
Negligent adj.
Guilty of or characterized by neglect
| Неаккуратный
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Vindictive adj.
Disposed to seek revenge; revengeful, spiteful
66
Prestige noun
A reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, and/or rank
67
Reconcile verb
To cause to accept something not desired; to cause to become friendly again; to settle a dispute
68
Tolerate verb
To allow without hindrance, permit; to put up with, endure
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Accumulate verb
To gather or collect
70
Complacency noun
A feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities
71
Disdain noun
Hate, contempt, scorn, dislike, or ridicule
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Connoisseur noun
An expert judge in an art or matters of taste
73
Baffle verb
To bewilder, perplex, astound, or confuse
74
Benign adj.
Kind and gentle
75
Candid adj
Completely honest; straightforward
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Collaborate verb
To work with another
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Integrate verb
To Bring together into a unified or interrelated whole; to combine to produce a whole or a larger unit
78
Commemorate verb
To serve as a memorial of; to honor the memory of by some observance
79
Burden noun
That which is carried; a load; that which is borne with difficulty
80
Inconsistent adj
Lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory; lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance
Exp: his actions are inconsistent with his statements
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Convey verb
To take from one place to another; to communicate
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Linguistics noun
The study of language
83
Drama noun
The art of writing and producing plays; a series of vivid, exciting, or suspenseful events
84
Duplicitous adj.
Deceitful, dishonest, two-faced, deliberately deceptive
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Inquiry noun
A seeking for information or knowledge; an investigation; a question, query
Exp: to make inquiries about
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Interact verb
To act upon one another
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Contemporary adj.
Existing, occurring, or living at the same time
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Legitimate adj.
According to law; in accordance with established rules and standards; valid, logical; justified
Exp: legitimate reason
Legitimate child
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Egotism noun
Excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness
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Objective noun
A purpose, goal; not influenced by personal feelings, unbiased
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Proximity noun
Nearness in place, time, or relation
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Vigor noun
Active strength or force, intensity; healthy physical or mental energy, vitality
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Reticence noun
The quality or state of keeping silent; reserve
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Refute verb
To prove to be false or erroneous
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Rouse verb
To bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness
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Somber adj.
Gloomily dark; downcast, glum; extremely serious, grave
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Steadfast adj.
Fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering
98
Reverence noun
A high opinion of something; admiration
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Exaggerate verb
To magnify beyond the limits of truth; to overstate or overemphasize
100
Disregard verb
To pay no attention to, ignore ; to treat without due respect or attentiveness
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Articulate adj.
Uttered clearly; capable of, expressed with, or marked by clarity and effectiveness of language
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Impulsive adj
Capricious and unpredictable
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Dispense verb
To deal out, distribute; to do without, do away with
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Commend verb
To mention as worthy of confidence or attention
| Exp: his work was highly commended
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Ascertain verb
To find out, as through investigation or experimentation
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Conform verb
To act in accordance; comply
| Exp: to conform to the rules
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Spare verb
To refrain from harming, punishing, or killing; to save, as from discomfort; kept in reserve
108
Devoid adj.
Totally lacking; destitute
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Diverse adj.
Of a different kind, unlike; of various kinds, varied
110
Prolong verb
To draw out, extend, stall, stretch
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Edify verb
To instruct and improve, especially morally; to enlighten
112
Negate verb
To deny the existence or truth of (something); to nullify or invalidate (something)
113
Hail verb
To salute or greet; to acclaim
114
Idiosyncrasy noun
Peculiarity, oddity, quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity
115
Irony noun
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; an outcome of events contrary to what was, or what might have been, expected
116
Despair noun
Loss of hope; hopelessness
117
Modest adj.
Having or showing a moderate estimate of oneself
118
Preoccupy verb
To absorb, immerse, consume, engage
119
Reform noun
The improvement of what was wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory; improvement, as of conduct or belief
120
Supplement noun
Something added to complete a thing or supply a deficiency
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Repute verb
To consider, believe
| Exp: he is reputed to be a good doctor
122
Temperament noun
The combination of mental and emotional traits of a person; nature
123
Tyrannical adj.
Unjustly cruel or severe
124
Insolent adj.
Insulting in manner or speech
125
Tact noun
Skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations
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Constituent noun
Serving to make up a thing; component
127
Rebellion noun
Armed resistance to a government or ruler; defiance of any authority
128
Charisma noun
A personal magnetism that enables an individual to attract or influence people
Exp: charisma of a popular actor
129
Adverse adj.
Unfavorable; opposing one's intersects or desires
130
Disposition noun
Mental outlook; characteristic attitude
131
Afflict verb
To distress with mental or bodily pain
132
Consensus noun
Solidarity of opinion; general agreement or harmony
133
Personage noun
A person of distinction or importance
| Exp: helpful personage
134
Anticipate verb
To realize beforehand; foresee
135
Assess verb
To judge the value or character of
136
Authentic adj.
Not false or copied; real
137
Bewilder verb
To confuse or puzzle completely
138
Captivate verb
To attract intensely; enchant
139
Conviction noun
A firm belief; the act of convicting or state of being convicted
Exp: to speak from conviction
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Deference noun
Respectful yielding of the opinion or will of another
| Exp: to pay deference to smb
141
Pretension noun
A claim to something; an unwarranted or false claim, as to merit, importance, or wealth
142
Detract verb
To take away a part, as from value or reputation; to divert
| Exp: anger detracts much from her beauty
143
Amass verb
To collect; to accumulate
144
Motive noun
Something that causes a person to act; incentive
145
Exotic adj.
Foreign, not native; strikingly unusual or strange, as in appearance
146
Forebode verb
To predict, warn, forecast, foresee
147
Predilection noun
A partiality; preference
148
Indignation noun
Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or biased
149
Intuition noun
Direct perception of truth and fact, independent of any reasoning process; a keen and quick insight
150
Knack noun
A special skill or talent; a clever way of doing something
| Exp: to have a knack at handing tools
151
Misconceive verb
To interpret wrongly; misunderstand
152
Pacifism noun
Opposition to war or violence as a method of settling disputes
153
Ambition noun
An earnest desire for achievement, distinction, wealth, or power
Exp: lifelong ambition
154
Fanciful
Причудливый, странный
155
Immensity
Масштабность, огромность
156
Marvel
Чудо; восхищаться
157
Comrade
Товарищ
158
Fragrance
Аромат
159
Scorn
Презрение; презирать
160
Light-hearted
Веселый, беспечный
161
Resigned
Смирившийся
162
Solemn
Серьезный
163
Unabashed
Бессовестный, не растерявшийся
164
Disdainful
Презрительный
165
Earnest
Серьезный
166
Neglect
Не заботиться;
Забывать;
Игнорировать
167
Forbear
Воздерживаться
168
Utilize
Использовать
169
Undermine
To weaken, sabotage, subvert, debilitate, destabilize
170
Dispute
To engage in argument or debate; to argue vehemently, quarrel
171
Empathy
Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings and motives
172
Speculate
To engage in thought, especially conjectural thought
173
Intricate (adj)
Having many interrelated parts or facets; hard to understand, work, or make
174
Distinct adj.
Not identical, separate; different in nature or quality, dissimilar
175
Versatile adj.
Capable of turning easily from one thing to another; having many uses or applications
176
Profound adj.
Showing deep insight or understanding; originating in the depths of one's being
177
Perseverance
Tenacity, persistence, strong character
178
Insight noun
Intuitiveness, awareness, observation, understanding, wisdom
179
Perplex verb
To cause to be puzzled or bewildered, to confuse
180
Elaborate adj.
Worked out in great detail, painstaking; ornate, showy, or gaudy
181
Embellish verb
To ornament or decorate; to exaggerate
182
Esoteric
Intended for or understood by only a small group
183
Resent verb
To feel or show displeasure or indignation at
184
Ingenuity noun
The quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful
185
Substantiate verb
To support with proof or evidence; to verify
186
Presume verb
To take for granted, assume, or suppose; to undertake (do something) without right or permission
187
Sentiment noun
An attitude, feeling, or opinion; refined or tender emotion
188
Defiance noun
A bold resistance to authority or force; open disregard; contempt
189
Eradicate verb
To get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; to abolish
190
Contend verb
To struggle; to compete
191
Discern verb
To catch sight of; to recognize and understand
192
Elitism noun
The practice of or belief in rule by an elite
193
Endorse verb
To express approval or support of, especially publicly
194
Resign verb
To give up (an office or position), especially formally; to relinquish; to submit (oneself, one's mind) without resistance
195
Fundamental adj.
Of or being a foundation or basis; basic; of great importance, essential
196
Erratic adj.
Inconsistent, unpredictable, wandering, irregular, unstable
197
Exemplify verb
To illustrate by example
198
Prevail verb
To be widespread or current; to occur as the most important or frequent element
199
Negligent adj.
Guilty of or characterized by neglect
| Неаккуратный
200
Vindictive adj.
Disposed to seek revenge; revengeful, spiteful
201
Prestige noun
A reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, and/or rank
202
Reconcile verb
To cause to accept something not desired; to cause to become friendly again; to settle a dispute
203
Tolerate verb
To allow without hindrance, permit; to put up with, endure
204
Accumulate verb
To gather or collect
205
Complacency noun
A feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities
206
Disdain noun
Hate, contempt, scorn, dislike, or ridicule
207
Connoisseur noun
An expert judge in an art or matters of taste
208
Baffle verb
To bewilder, perplex, astound, or confuse
209
Benign adj.
Kind and gentle
210
Candid adj
Completely honest; straightforward
211
Collaborate verb
To work with another
212
Integrate verb
To Bring together into a unified or interrelated whole; to combine to produce a whole or a larger unit
213
Commemorate verb
To serve as a memorial of; to honor the memory of by some observance
214
Burden noun
That which is carried; a load; that which is borne with difficulty
215
Inconsistent adj
Lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory; lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance
Exp: his actions are inconsistent with his statements
216
Convey verb
To take from one place to another; to communicate
217
Linguistics noun
The study of language
218
Drama noun
The art of writing and producing plays; a series of vivid, exciting, or suspenseful events
219
Duplicitous adj.
Deceitful, dishonest, two-faced, deliberately deceptive
220
Inquiry noun
A seeking for information or knowledge; an investigation; a question, query
Exp: to make inquiries about
221
Interact verb
To act upon one another
222
Contemporary adj.
Existing, occurring, or living at the same time
223
Legitimate adj.
According to law; in accordance with established rules and standards; valid, logical; justified
Exp: legitimate reason
Legitimate child
224
Egotism noun
Excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness
225
Objective noun
A purpose, goal; not influenced by personal feelings, unbiased
226
Proximity noun
Nearness in place, time, or relation
227
Vigor noun
Active strength or force, intensity; healthy physical or mental energy, vitality
228
Reticence noun
The quality or state of keeping silent; reserve
229
Refute verb
To prove to be false or erroneous
230
Rouse verb
To bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness
231
Somber adj.
Gloomily dark; downcast, glum; extremely serious, grave
232
Steadfast adj.
Fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering
233
Reverence noun
A high opinion of something; admiration
234
Exaggerate verb
To magnify beyond the limits of truth; to overstate or overemphasize
235
Disregard verb
To pay no attention to, ignore ; to treat without due respect or attentiveness
236
Articulate adj.
Uttered clearly; capable of, expressed with, or marked by clarity and effectiveness of language
237
Impulsive adj
Capricious and unpredictable
238
Dispense verb
To deal out, distribute; to do without, do away with
239
Commend verb
To mention as worthy of confidence or attention
| Exp: his work was highly commended
240
Ascertain verb
To find out, as through investigation or experimentation
241
Conform verb
To act in accordance; comply
| Exp: to conform to the rules
242
Spare verb
To refrain from harming, punishing, or killing; to save, as from discomfort; kept in reserve
243
Devoid adj.
Totally lacking; destitute
244
Diverse adj.
Of a different kind, unlike; of various kinds, varied
245
Prolong verb
To draw out, extend, stall, stretch
246
Edify verb
To instruct and improve, especially morally; to enlighten
247
Negate verb
To deny the existence or truth of (something); to nullify or invalidate (something)
248
Hail verb
To salute or greet; to acclaim
249
Idiosyncrasy noun
Peculiarity, oddity, quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity
250
Irony noun
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; an outcome of events contrary to what was, or what might have been, expected
251
Despair noun
Loss of hope; hopelessness
252
Modest adj.
Having or showing a moderate estimate of oneself
253
Preoccupy verb
To absorb, immerse, consume, engage
254
Reform noun
The improvement of what was wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory; improvement, as of conduct or belief
255
Supplement noun
Something added to complete a thing or supply a deficiency
256
Repute verb
To consider, believe
| Exp: he is reputed to be a good doctor
257
Temperament noun
The combination of mental and emotional traits of a person; nature
258
Tyrannical adj.
Unjustly cruel or severe
259
Insolent adj.
Insulting in manner or speech
260
Tact noun
Skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations
261
Constituent noun
Serving to make up a thing; component
262
Rebellion noun
Armed resistance to a government or ruler; defiance of any authority
263
Charisma noun
A personal magnetism that enables an individual to attract or influence people
Exp: charisma of a popular actor
264
Adverse adj.
Unfavorable; opposing one's intersects or desires
265
Disposition noun
Mental outlook; characteristic attitude
266
Afflict verb
To distress with mental or bodily pain
267
Consensus noun
Solidarity of opinion; general agreement or harmony
268
Personage noun
A person of distinction or importance
| Exp: helpful personage
269
Anticipate verb
To realize beforehand; foresee
270
Assess verb
To judge the value or character of
271
Authentic adj.
Not false or copied; real
272
Bewilder verb
To confuse or puzzle completely
273
Captivate verb
To attract intensely; enchant
274
Conviction noun
A firm belief; the act of convicting or state of being convicted
Exp: to speak from conviction
275
Deference noun
Respectful yielding of the opinion or will of another
| Exp: to pay deference to smb
276
Pretension noun
A claim to something; an unwarranted or false claim, as to merit, importance, or wealth
277
Detract verb
To take away a part, as from value or reputation; to divert
| Exp: anger detracts much from her beauty
278
Amass verb
To collect; to accumulate
279
Motive noun
Something that causes a person to act; incentive
280
Exotic adj.
Foreign, not native; strikingly unusual or strange, as in appearance
281
Forebode verb
To predict, warn, forecast, foresee
282
Predilection noun
A partiality; preference
283
Indignation noun
Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or biased
284
Intuition noun
Direct perception of truth and fact, independent of any reasoning process; a keen and quick insight
285
Knack noun
A special skill or talent; a clever way of doing something
| Exp: to have a knack at handing tools
286
Misconceive verb
To interpret wrongly; misunderstand
287
Pacifism noun
Opposition to war or violence as a method of settling disputes
288
Ambition noun
An earnest desire for achievement, distinction, wealth, or power
Exp: lifelong ambition
