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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 18
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fairness
ˈferəns
Conformity with rules or standards — we expect fairness in how the rules are applied to everyone.
The teacher showed fairness when grading all the students equally.
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foundation
faʊnˈdeɪʃən
The basis on which something is grounded — the house has a very strong foundation.
The house has a very strong foundation.
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gimmick
ˈɡɪmɪk
A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident — many critics called the political campaign a publicity gimmick.
The company used a free gift as a sales gimmick to attract customers.
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greed
ɡriːd
A strong and selfish desire for more than one needs or deserves, especially for — the company was criticized for its greed.
His greed led him to make terrible decisions.
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harmony
ˈhɑrməni
Compatibility in opinion and action — the harmony between the singers was perfect.
The two neighboring countries lived in harmony for decades.
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minimum
ˈmɪnɪməm
The smallest possible quantity — try to keep costs to a minimum.
What is the minimum age for this event?
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progressive
prəˈɡrɛsɪv
A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going — progressive policies have transformed education.
The company has shown progressive improvement over the years.
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rational
ˈræʃənəl
An integer or a fraction — humans are rational beings who can think and reason.
She made a rational decision after thinking it through.
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abandons
əˈbændənz
The trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry — he abandons his car on the side of the road.
He abandons his car on the side of the road.
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abilities
əˈbɪlətiz
The skills, talents, or capacities that someone has to do things — she has many abilities that make her a great leader.
She has many abilities that make her a great leader.
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abstention
əbˈstɛnʃən
The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) — his abstention from the vote was noted in the minutes.
The motion passed with 45 votes in favour and 12 abstentions.
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abstinence
ˈæbstənəns
The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) — his abstinence from alcohol lasted for five years.
His abstinence from alcohol lasted for five years.
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