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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL
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CARD 2 OF 2
Which word fits this meaning? The central or defining quality of something.
noun
Reveal word and examples essence Her final sentence captured the essence of the entire argument. Dictionary practice example. The essence of Maia's account was the contestants' willingness to revise their work after receiving specific, useful criticism. From Building a Scholarly Account . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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