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Nostalgia
/nɒˈstældʒə/ · noun
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Paradox
/ˈpærədɒks/ · noun
A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated may prove to be well-founded or true.
Empathy
/ˈɛmpəθi/ · noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person; the capacity to place oneself in another's position.
Integrity
/ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/ · noun
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided.
Nuance
/ˈnjuːɑːns/ · noun
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or feeling; a fine distinction.
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Cathartic
/kəˈθɑːtɪk/ · adjective
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; releasing tension.
Apathy
/ˈæpəθi/ · noun
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Esoteric
/ˌiːsəˈtɛrɪk/ · adjective
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Sanguine
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/ · adjective
Optimistic or positive, especially in an unrealistic way; of a blood-red color.
Capricious
/kəˈprɪʃəs/ · adjective
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable.
Ineffable
/ɪnˈɛfəb(ə)l/ · adjective
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words; indescribable.
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Abdicate
/ˈæbdɪkeɪt/ · verb
To renounce a throne, high office, or responsibility; to fail to fulfill a duty.
Acquiesce
/ˌækwiˈɛs/ · verb
To accept something reluctantly but without protest; to comply passively.
Advocate
/ˈædvəkeɪt/ · verb/noun
To publicly recommend or support; a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Alacrity
/əˈlækrɪti/ · noun
Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager willingness or promptness in response.
Alleviate
/əˈliːvieɪt/ · verb
To make suffering, a problem, or a burden less severe; to relieve.
Ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ · adjective
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning or unclear significance.
Ambivalent
/æmˈbɪvələnt/ · adjective
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.
Ameliorate
/əˈmiːliəreɪt/ · verb
To make something better or improve it; to become better or improve.
Anomaly
/əˈnɒməli/ · noun
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.