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Spelling Def. U-22

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variance
the state, quality, or fact of being variable, divergent, different, or anomalous
reliance
confident or trustful dependence
alliance
a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes
defiance
a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force
compliance
the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding
appliance
an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use
indigence
seriously impoverished condition; poverty
indulgence
a catering to someone's mood or whim; humoring
extravagance
excessive or unnecessary expenditure or outlay of money
arrogance
offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride
elegance
beautiful quality
negligence
the quality, fact, or result of being ignorant
divergence
the act, fact, or amount of separation, division, variation, deviation
diligence
constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind
intelligence
capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
fluorescence
the emission of radiation, esp. of visible light, by a substance during exposure to external radiation, as light or x-rays
adolescence
the process or state of growing to maturity
reticence
reluctant or restrained
significance
importance; consequence
magnificence
the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur;
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