
Description of goad (noun) driving impulse; something which urges or drives
Samples of goad His goad urged him to pursue the object of his affection.
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Description of kinship (noun) family relationship; adoption; natural attraction; affinity
Samples of kinship Living in close proximity increased the kinship of the family.
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Description of eulogy (noun) words of praise, especially for the dead
Samples of eulogy The eulogy was a remembrance of the good things the man accomplished in his lifetime.
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Description of polemicist (noun) person skilled in argument; disputatious person
Samples of polemicist The polemicist could debate any case skillfully.
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Description of stridency (noun) shrillness or harshness of sound
Samples of stridency The stridency of the whistle hurt the dog's ears.
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Description of acquiesce (verb) to agree without protest; to accept without question
Samples of acquiesce The group acquiesced to the new regulations even though they were opposed to them. After a hard-fought battle, the retailers finally acquiesced to the draft regulations.
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Description of fortitude (noun) firm courage; strength; bravery; courage; endurance
Samples of fortitude It is necessary to have fortitude to complete the hike.
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Description of charisma (noun) appeal; magnetism; presence; leadership ability
Samples of charisma She has such charisma that everyone likes her the first time they meet her.
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Description of parity (noun) state of being the same in power, value, or rank; equality
Samples of parity When the younger brother was promoted to co-president with the elder son, it established parity between the two.
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Description of assay (noun) testing the quality of a substance; test; examine; try; attempt
Samples of assay Have the soil assayed.
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