
Description of mettle (noun) spirit; courage; ardor
Samples of mettle He proved he had the mettle to make it through basic training.
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Description of disarray (noun) state of disorder; mess; lack of order
Samples of disarray The thief left the house in disarray.
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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.
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Description of spelunker (noun) person who studies caves
Samples of spelunker The spelunker made a startling discovery in the old mine.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description of covenant (noun) binding and solemn agreement; contract; treaty
Samples of covenant With the exchange of vows, the covenant was complete.
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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.
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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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