Tag: #wordoftheday

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

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Rhapsodize \rap-sə-ˌdīz\ (intransitive verb)- to praise or describe something or someone with a lot of enthusiasm and emotion

Friday, December 16, 2016

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Impetuous \im-‘pe-chü-əs\ (adjective)- acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought

Thursday, December 15, 2016

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Mettle \ˈme-təl\ (noun)- strength of spirit : ability to continue despite difficulties
: vigor and strength of spirit or temperament

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

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Agape \ä-ˈgä-(ˌ)pā\ (noun)- unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another: as (1) : the fatherly concern of God for humankind (2) : (sisterly) concern for others

Monday, December 12, 2016

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Assertive \ə-ˈsər-tiv\ (adjective)- confident in behavior or style

: disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior; ambitious

Friday, December 9, 2016

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Sagacious \sə-ˈgā-shəs\ (adjective)- having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions

: of keen sense of perception and judgment ; discerning

Thursday, December 8, 2016

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Aphorism \ˈa-fə-ˌri-zəm\ (noun)- : a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea
: a concise statement of a principle

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

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Adroit \ə-ˈdrȯit\ (adjective)- having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations

Monday, December 5, 2016

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Wisdom \ˈwiz-dəm\ (noun)- : knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
: ability to understand things that most other people cannot understand
: knowledge of what is proper or reasonable ; good sense or judgment

: ability to discern inner qualities and relationships; insight
: a wise attitude, belief, or course of action

Friday, December 2, 2016

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Wane \ˈwān\ (intransitive verb)- to become smaller or less : to decrease in size, amount, length, or quality

: to decrease in size, extent, or degree; dwindle
: to diminish in phase or intensity
: to become less brilliant or powerful; dim
: to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence