Word Wise
Week 1 |
adaptability |
| capable of adjusting to different conditions. SYNONYMS: flexibility, versatility | |
Week 2 |
compassion |
| a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it SYNONYMS: sympathy, pity | |
Week 3 |
contemplation |
| thoughtful observation or study SYNONYMS: deliberation, consideration, pondering | |
Week 4 |
courage |
| the quality of mind that enables one to face danger with confidence SYNONYMS: bravery, stoutheartedness | |
Week 5 |
honesty |
| freedom of deceit or fraud SYNONYM: integrity | |
Week 6 |
initiative |
| introductory act or step SYNONYM: leadership | |
Week 7 |
loyalty |
| faithfulness to people, obligations, commitments SYNONYM: devotion | |
Week 8 |
optimism |
| the belief that good prevails over bad SYNONYM: hopefulness | |
Week 9 |
perseverance |
| steady course of action in spite of difficulties SYNONYM: steadfastness | |
Week 10 |
respect |
| to show show regard or consideration for SYNONYM: honor, homage | |
Week 11 |
responsibility |
| the act of being reliable SYNONYM: realibility or dependability | |
Week 12 |
trustworthiness |
| deserving of trust or confidence SYNONYM: honest, faithful | |
Week 13 |
aesthetic |
| concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste | |
Week 14 |
brusque |
| marked by rude or peremptory shortness | |
Week 15 |
evanescent |
| adjective; tending to vanish like vapor | |
Week 16 |
fortitude |
| noun; strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage | |
Week 17 |
jubilation |
| noun; a feeling of extreme joy | |
Week 18 |
ostentatious |
| adjective; Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display, intended to attract notice and impress others | |
Week 19 |
querulous |
| adjective; Complaining in a petulant or whining manner: "she became querulous and demanding". | |
Week 20 |
aberration |
| noun;deviation from what is normal, expected, or usual | |
Week 21 |
mundane |
| adjective; Lacking interest or excitement; dull. | |
Week 22 |
precocious |
| adjective; unusually advanced or talented at an early age | |
Week 23 |
rancorous |
| adjective; resentful | |
Week 24 |
reconciliation |
| the reestablishing of cordial relations | |
Week 25 |
ameliorate |
| verb; Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better; to improve | |
Week 26 |
parsimony |
| noun; extreme or excessive economy or frugality | |
Week 27 |
incessant |
| adjective; (of something regarded as unpleasant) Continuing without pause or interruption: "the incessant beat of the music". | |
Week 28 |
imperious |
| arrogant; overbearing; domineering | |
Week 29 |
disdain |
| A feeling that someone or something is bad, worthless, or low; scorn or contempt. | |
Week 30 |
adversary |
| An opponent or enemy. | |
Week 31 |
recluse |
| A person who lives alone or has little to do with other people. | |
Week 32 |
Baccalaureate |
| The degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges. | |
Week 33 |
Coalition |
| The temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states to achieve a common purpose. | |
Week 34 |
Garrulous |
| excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters. | |
Week 35 |
Inundate |
| 1. to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge. 2. to overwhelm | |
Week 36 |
Predilection |
| a tendency to think favorably of something in particular | |
Week 37 |
scribe |
| NOUN:a person who serves as a professional copyist, especially one who made copies of manuscripts before the invention of printing. VERB:to write down | |
Week 38 |
scripture |
| any writing or book, especially when of a sacred or religious nature. | |