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  • 131confidence — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. a. a feeling or consciousness of one s powers or of reliance on one s circumstances < had perfect confidence in her ability to succeed > < met the risk with brash confidence > b. faith or belief that one will act in&#8230; …

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  • 132scold — I. noun Etymology: Middle English scald, scold, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skāld poet, skald, Icelandic skālda to make scurrilous verse Date: 12th century 1. a. one who scolds habitually or persistently b. a woman who&#8230; …

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