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standard
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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definitive
clearly defined or formulated
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authority
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
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sterling
highest in quality
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victory
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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triumph
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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value
the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
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esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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appreciate
be fully aware of; realize fully
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distinguish
mark as different
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differentiate
become distinct and acquire a different character
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preference
the right or chance to choose
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vantage
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
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advantage
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
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favor
an act of gracious kindness
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ascent
a movement upward
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upgrade
rate higher; raise in value or esteem
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acclivity
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
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raise
move upwards
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enhance
increase
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elevate
raise from a lower to a higher position
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growth
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
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flourish
grow vigorously
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thrive
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
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value
the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
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esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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appreciation
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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environment
the totality of surrounding conditions
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environs
the area in which something exists or lives
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surroundings
the area in which something exists or lives
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productive
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
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profitable
yielding material gain or profit
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useful
having a useful function
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efficient
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
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gold
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
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holding
the act of retaining something
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pay off
eliminate by paying off (debts)
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yield
give or supply
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render
give or supply
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afford
have the financial means to do something or buy something
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output
production of a certain amount
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dividend
a number to be divided by another number
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lucre
informal terms for money
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earnings
something that remunerates
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contribution
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
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sum
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
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collaborate
work together on a common enterprise of project
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joint
junction by which parts or objects are joined together
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furnish
provide or equip with furniture
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provide
give something useful or necessary to
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set up
create by putting components or members together
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establish
set up or found
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cornerstone
a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls
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foundation
the basis on which something is grounded
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innovation
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
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groundwork
preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
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home
where you live at a particular time
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criterion
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
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touchstone
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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upshot
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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benefit
something that aids or promotes well-being
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outcome
something that results
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advantage
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
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vision
the ability to see; the visual faculty
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succeed
attain success or reach a desired goal
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victor
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
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superior
of high or superior quality or performance
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leading
going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
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prima
indicating the most important performer or role
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stellar
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
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champion
someone who has won first place in a competition
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virtuoso
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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perfect
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
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ideal
the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
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exact
marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
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distinct
constituting a separate entity or part
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discern
detect with the senses
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recognize
perceive to be the same
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award
give, especially as an honor or reward
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honor
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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accolade
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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best
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
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optimum
most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
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superior
of high or superior quality or performance
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optimize
make optimal; get the most out of; use best
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alpha
the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
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important
important in effect or meaning
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revolution
a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
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inspire
serve as the inciting cause of
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animate
make lively
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vivid
having striking color
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function
what something is used for
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purpose
what something is used for
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mission
an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
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score
a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
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upgrade
rate higher; raise in value or esteem
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premier
first in rank or degree
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prime
used of the first or originating agent
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peak
a V shape
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meridian
an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator
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apex
the highest point (of something)
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accentuate
to stress, single out as important
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utility
the quality of being of practical use
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functional
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
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performance
the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
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practical
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
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virtuoso
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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champion
someone who has won first place in a competition
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maven
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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credible
capable of being believed
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incentive
a positive motivational influence
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attribute
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
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proportion
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
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symmetry
balance among the parts of something
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adapt
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
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legacy
(law) a gift of personal property by will
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benchmark
a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
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criterion
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
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established
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
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reputable
having a good reputation
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framework
the underlying structure
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exemplary
worthy of imitation
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excel
distinguish oneself
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premium
a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
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motivate
give an incentive for action
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ambition
a strong drive for success
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result
something that results
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resolution
finding a solution to a problem
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select
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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choice
the act of choosing or selecting
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ultimate
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
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home base
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
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headquarters
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
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notable
worthy of notice
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noteworthy
worthy of notice
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celebrated
widely known and esteemed
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immediate
immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
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course
a connected series of events or actions or developments
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flex
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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flexion
the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
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backspin
spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion
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impact
the striking of one body against another
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stance
a rationalized mental attitude
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position
the particular portion of space occupied by something
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ultimate
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
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pace
the relative speed of progress or change
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pivot
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
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pilot
someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
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valiant
having or showing valor
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valor
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)