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animation
the quality of being lively, spirited, or vigorous
cessation
a stopping, either temporarily or permanently
contrivance
a plan or scheme
diffidence
lack of self-confidence; timidity
emulation
effort or desire to equal or surpass another
exasperation
extreme annoyance or irritation, especially to the point of anger or frustration
hallucination
a compelling false perception of objects or sensation which lack reality or external cause
introspection
the act of looking within oneself; of searching one's conscience
iridescence
rainbowlike display of varying and shifting colors
ostentation
extravagant display intended to impress others or attract notice; vainglorious showiness
refutation
the act of proving the incorrectness or falsity of a statement
repugnance
deep-sated aversion or antagonism; strong dislike
discern
to distinguish mentally; to recognize or perceive distinctly
discretion
quality of being prudent, wary, cautiously reserved
disparage
to belittle, discredit, or undervalue
dissension
conflicting opinions
distraught
mentally distracted by being pulled or driven in different directions; deeply agitated
precipitate
to hasten; to make something happen early
proficient
skilled to an expert degree
provocation
aggravation; the state of being stirred up
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