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Instinct
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a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning
Examples
The mother bird followed her instinct to build a nest and protect her eggs.
When threatened, the rabbit relied on its instinct to flee and find cover in the bushes.
instinct
01
deeply filled or permeated with a quality, feeling, or tendency
Examples
She was instinct with confidence during the performance.
The leader was instinct with authority in every decision.
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