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fortitude

[ fawr-ti-tood ] [ /ˈfɔr tɪˌtud/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, or danger

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ad rem

[ ad rem ] [ /æd ˈrɛm/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adverb

without digressing; in a straightforward manner

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hunky-dory

[ huhng-kee-dawr-ee ] [ /ˈhʌŋ kiˈdɔr i/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

about as well as one could wish or expect

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