(n) liveliness; high-spiritedness
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esprit
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psychosomatic
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discordant
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pusillanimous
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Correct answer
Explanation
"Esprit" is a French-derived noun that refers to liveliness, wit, or high-spiritedness, as seen in the common phrase "esprit de corps." The other options are adjectives: "psychosomatic" relates to physical symptoms caused by mental conflict, "discordant" means harsh or disagreeing, and "pusillanimous" means cowardly.