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Description of mettle (noun)
spirit; courage; ardor

Samples of mettle
He proved he had the mettle to make it through basic training.



   
Description of disarray (noun)
state of disorder; mess; lack of order

Samples of disarray
The thief left the house in disarray.



   
Description of rebuff (noun)
blunt refusal to offered help; rejection; refusal; snub

Samples of rebuff
The rebuff of her aid plan came as a shock.



   
Description of spelunker (noun)
person who studies caves

Samples of spelunker
The spelunker made a startling discovery in the old mine.



   
Description of trepidation (noun)
apprehension; uneasiness

Samples of trepidation
Her long absence caused more than a little trepidation.
With great trepidation, the boy entered the water for the first time.

Determination of trepidation
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Description of propensity (noun)
natural tendency towards; bias; aptitude; tendency; inclination

Samples of propensity
I have a propensity to talk too fast.
She has a propensity to hire men over women.



   
Description of equanimity (noun)
quality of remaining calm and undisturbed; composure; emotional stability

Samples of equanimity
Equanimity can be reached when stress is removed from life.



   
Description of covenant (noun)
binding and solemn agreement; contract; treaty

Samples of covenant
With the exchange of vows, the covenant was complete.



   
Description of feint (noun)
fake show intended to deceive; deception; pretense; diversionary tactic

Samples of feint
At her feint she was not quite successful.
The fighter feinted a left hook just before he went for the knockout.



   
Description of exposition (noun)
setting forth facts; public exhibition; show; clarification

Samples of exposition
The exposition by the witness substantiated the story given by the prisoner.



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