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Explanation of optimism (noun)
the view that everything in nature and the history of mankind is ordered for the best



   
Explanation of preservation (noun)
conservation



   
Explanation of defamation (noun)
malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another



   
Explanation of virtu (noun)
form: no plural

rare, curious or beautiful quality



   
Explanation of bristle (noun)
form: bristles

one of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc



   
Explanation of cynicism (noun)
contempt for the opinions of others and of what others value



   
Explanation of refringency (noun)
power to refract



   
Explanation of quietus (noun)
form: quietuses

a silencing, suppressing or ending



   
Explanation of educe (verb)
forms: educed; educed; educing

to draw out



   
Explanation of hesitation (noun)
form: hesitations

vacillation



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