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ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl
noun
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The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
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Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
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restraint, discipline, willpower, moderation
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impulsiveness, weakness, indulgence
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ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt
noun
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The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
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Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
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moderation, willpower, control, temperance
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excessiveness, indulgence, abandon
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ɪˈməʊʃənl
adjective
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Relating to a person's emotions or arising from or influenced by emotions.
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She gave an emotional speech about her experiences.
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sentimental, passionate, heartfelt, moving
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indifferent, apathetic, unemotional
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ˈdɪsɪplɪn
noun
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The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
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Discipline is essential for achieving long-term goals.
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control, orderliness, regulation, training
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disorder, chaos, indiscipline
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ədˈvɜːsɪti
noun
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Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
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Overcoming adversity is a testament to one's strength.
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hardship, misfortune, difficulty, trouble
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prosperity, success, fortune
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ˈtæktɪkəl
adjective
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Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
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Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
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strategic, planned, calculated, deliberate
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spontaneous, impromptu, random
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θwɔːt
verb
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Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
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His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
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hinder, obstruct, block, frustrate
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assist, support, help, facilitate
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strəˈtiːdʒɪk
adjective
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Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
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A strategic plan can help improve business outcomes.
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tactical, calculated, planned, deliberate
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haphazard, random, unplanned
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ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv
adjective
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Relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc.
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Cognitive skills are essential for problem-solving.
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mental, intellectual, cerebral, psychological
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non-cognitive, physical, emotional
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dɪˈlɪbərət
adjective
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Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
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He made a deliberate decision to improve his health.
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intentional, conscious, planned, calculated
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unintentional, careless, accidental
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ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns
noun
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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Perseverance is key to overcoming challenges.
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determination, persistence, tenacity, endurance
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abandonment, surrender, giving up
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rɪˈzɪlɪəns
noun
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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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His resilience during difficult times was admirable.
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toughness, endurance, strength, durability
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fragility, weakness, vulnerability
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ˈɪmpɪtəs
noun
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The force or energy with which a body moves; driving force; stimulus.
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The new project gave an impetus to the company's growth.
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motivation, drive, stimulus, momentum
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discouragement, inertia, hindrance
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vəˈlɪʃən
noun
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The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
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She left the job of her own volition .
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willpower, choice, determination, free will
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force, compulsion, coercion
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