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Definition of quintessence (noun)
pure essence of anything; epitome

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This story is the quintessence of American fiction.

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Definition of motif (noun)
theme; main idea

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Although the college students lived in Alaska, they decided on a tropical motif for their dorm room.
The decorations include a rose motif.

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Definition of stamina (noun)
endurance

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Anybody who can finish the New York Marathon has lots of stamina.

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Definition of dissonance (noun)
musical discord; disagreement; lack of harmony; inconsistency

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Much twentieth-century music is not liked by classical music lovers because of the dissonance it holds and the harmonies it lacks.
The dissonance of his composition makes for some rough listening.

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Definition of duress (noun)
imprisonment; the use of threats; pressure; coercion; intimidation

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His duress was supposed to last 10-15 years.
The policewoman put the man under duress in order to get a confession.
The Labor Department inspector needed to establish whether the plant workers had been held under duress.

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Definition of abeyance (noun)
state of temporary suspension; inactivity

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Since the power failure, the town has been in abeyance.

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Definition of paucity (noun)
scarcity; fewness

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The described feast was actually a buffet with a paucity of food.

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Definition of evasion (noun)
avoiding of a duty; avoidance; dodging

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The company was charged with tax evasion, as they did not pay all that they owed.

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Definition of resignation (noun)
quitting; submission; abdication

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He submitted his resignation because he found a new job.
You could see the resignation on his face: Things just weren't working out as he'd expected.

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Definition of epitome (noun)
model; typification; embodiment; archetype; exemplar

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The woman chosen to lead the dancers was the epitome of true grace.

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