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velleity

noun

A mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain

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Word length
8
Starts with
V
Ends with
Y
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti

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noun

  1. A mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain

noun

  1. Volition in its weakest form

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