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Abstract nouns

Nouns that refer to intangible concepts, ideas, emotions, or states of being rather than physical objects.

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Photo of a building being destroyed

Dis forDestruction

Abstract nouns, Damage
Destruction is the act of destroying or demolishing something. It might also be used to describe the remains left once something has been destroyed.
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Photo of an excited woman

Eis forExcitement

Abstract nouns
Excitement is the state of being excited, or something that makes you excited. For example, "you can feel the excitement in the crowd".
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Photo of a frustrated man

Fis forFrustration

Emotions, Abstract nouns
Frustration is the state of being frustrated, when you get upset or annoyed that you can't do something.
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Photo of a polluting factory

Pis forPollution

Abstract nouns, Waste products
Pollution is something that is introduced into an environment that has a bad effect on that environment. Pollution can be industrial wastes, smoke, fumes, car exhaust, rubbish, excess light or heat.
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Photo of a vandalised bus stop

Vis forVandalism

Abstract nouns
Vandalism means damaging or breaking things on purpose, like buildings, buses, statues, or signs. It is an act that harms property.
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