Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.

George S. Patton Jr.

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Derogate

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to express a low opinion of something; to belittle.

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Transference

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the act of transferring something from one place to another.

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Appellation

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a name or title.

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Subfusc

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dull in colour, especially dark or gloomy.

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Acquiescence

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the acceptance of something without protest.

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Wonderment

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a feeling of amazement or admiration, caused by something surprising.

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Doughty

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brave and persistent in facing challenges.

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Delectation

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great pleasure or delight.

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Encomia

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formal expressions of praise.

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Incommoded

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to cause inconvenience or discomfort to someone.

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If there is no struggle,…

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Archimedes

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