mindset -
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.
With a positive mindset, she tackled every obstacle with confidence.
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epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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incline -
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.
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Strong
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panacea -
A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.
Many people hoped the new policy would be a panacea for the world's economic problems.
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mirth -
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
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hawker -
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
The hawker shouted loudly enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.
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louse -
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
He’s a real louse, never available when you need him, and always offering a stupid excuse.
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spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
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flashback -
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.
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quackery -
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.
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outbreak -
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.
