elusiveRefers to the inability to recall or recognize a previously known or understood concept, event or object.
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Difficult to find, catch, or achieve"Success is often elusive."
Difficult to remember or recall"The exact details were elusive."
subtlePresent, but hard to see or notice.
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So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe"The subtle nuances of the situation."
Making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something"She tried to subtly hint at the truth."
repressionThe action of subduing or holding back self-expression or emotions.
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The action of subduing someone or something by force"The dictatorship used repression to keep its power."
The restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc."Repression of anger can lead to stress."
joyA feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
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A feeling of great pleasure and happiness"She felt a sudden joy."
freedomThe state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
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The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants"She values her freedom more than anything."
The state of not being subject to or affected by a particular undesirable thing"His freedom from fear."