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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 22
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armful
ˈɑːrmfʊl
The quantity that can be contained in the arms — she carried an armful of fresh laundry.
She carried an armful of fresh laundry.
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aromas
əˈroʊməz
Any property detected by the olfactory system — I love the aromas of Italian food.
The aromas from the bakery made me hungry.
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arrogance
ˈærəɡəns
Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors — his arrogance made it difficult for others to work with him.
His arrogance made it difficult for others to work with him.
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aspiration
ˌæspəˈreɪʃən
A will to succeed — his aspiration to become a pilot drove him to work hard.
She has high aspirations for her career in medicine.
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aspirations
ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz
A will to succeed — she has high aspirations for her career.
She has high aspirations for her career.
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asymmetry
eɪˈsɪmətri
(mathematics) a lack of symmetry — the asymmetry of her face was barely noticeable.
The asymmetry of her face was barely noticeable.
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atrocities
əˈtrɑːsətiz
The quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane — the documentary exposed the atrocities of colonial rule.
The war crimes tribunal documented the atrocities committed during the conflict.
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attractiveness
əˈtræktɪvnəs
The quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts — he was well aware of his own attractiveness.
Her attractiveness was obvious to everyone at the party.
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audacity
əˈdæsəti
Fearless daring — the audacity of the young entrepreneur impressed the investors.
She had the audacity to criticize the professor in front of the whole class.
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aught
ˈɔt
A quantity of no importance — it looked like nothing i had ever seen before.
It looked like nothing i had ever seen before
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austerity
ɑːˈsterəti
The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) — many families have suffered during the years of austerity.
The government introduced austerity measures to reduce the national debt.
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authenticity
ə.θenˈtɪs.ɪ.ti
Undisputed credibility — consumers value authenticity in advertising.
Experts confirmed the authenticity of the painting.
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