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

Samples of quintessence
This story is the quintessence of American fiction.

Determination of quintessence
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Description of motif (noun)
theme; main idea

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



   
Description of stamina (noun)
endurance

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



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

Samples of dissonance
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.



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

Samples of duress
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.



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

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



   
Description of paucity (noun)
scarcity; fewness

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



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

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



   
Description of resignation (noun)
quitting; submission; abdication

Samples of resignation
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.

Determination of resignation
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Description of epitome (noun)
model; typification; embodiment; archetype; exemplar

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



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