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attitude

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a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.

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focused

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directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.

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effort

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a vigorous or determined attempt.

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perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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challenge

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a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.

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strategy

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a long-term, integrated plan for achieving a specific goal by making a series of choices and mobilizing resources

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abet

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To approve, encourage, and support

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accord

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To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate: accorded the president the proper deference.

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adept

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A highly skilled person; an expert:

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advocate

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To speak, plead, or argue in favor of: advocate a vegan diet. See Synonyms at support.

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agile

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Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.

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allot

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To parcel out; distribute or apportion: allotting land to homesteaders; allot blame

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aloof

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Emotionally reserved or indifferent: an aloof manner.

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amiss

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Out of proper order: What is amiss?

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analogy

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A similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar: sees an analogy between viral infection and the spread of ideas.

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antics

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A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.

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apprehend

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A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.

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ardent

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A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.

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anarchy

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Absence of any form of political authority.

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antic

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A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.

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articulate

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Composed of distinct, meaningful syllables or words: articulate speech.

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atrocity

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Appalling or atrocious condition, quality, or behavior; monstrousness.

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attribute

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To regard as arising from a particular cause or source; ascribe: attributed their failure to a lack of preparation.

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avail

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To be of use or advantage to; help: Nothing could avail the dying patient.

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avid
Having or marked by keen interest and enthusiasm: an avid golfer; an avid interest in cooking.
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currency
a system of money in general use in a particular country.
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circulation
movement to and fro or around something, especially that of fluid in a closed system.
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financial
the finances or financial situation of an organization or individual.
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service
assistance or advice given to customers during and after the sale of goods.
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vendor
person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.
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evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
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issue
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion
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challenge
a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.
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mindset
the established set of attitudes held by someone.
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perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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institution
a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose.
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avoid
keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
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spread
open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
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virus
an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
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vaccine
a program designed to detect computer viruses and inactivate them.
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symptom
a sign of a ilness or desease
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protect
to keep something or someone safe from harm, damage, or danger by shielding, guarding, or defending it
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disease
an abnormal condition that affects the structure or function of an organism, typically characterized by specific signs and symptoms.
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contagious
an infection that can be spread from one person to another through direct or indirect contact
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mindset
a set of beliefs and attitudes that shape how you view the world, influencing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
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strategy
a long-term plan or method to achieve a goal, often involving a combination of military, business, or game-related principles
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imunize
make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination
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immune system
the organs and processes of the body that provide resistance to infection and toxins. Organs include the thymus, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
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focus
the center of interest or activity.
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effort
a vigorous or determined attempt.
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guarantee
a formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality and durability
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exchange
an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same type or value) in return.
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