Human beings are constantly thinking, and many of those thoughts consist of words. According to…
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The American Council On The Teaching Of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is one of the best…
The greatest gift you can give anyone is your presence. And the second greatest is…
Hellacious [he-ley-shuhs]: very great, bad, remarkable, or difficult 1-) The team gave a hellacious effort…
Fashionable [ fash-uh-nuh-buhl ]: popular at the time; what other people are doing; stylish, in…
One man’s plight is never far removed from another’s. If you see your neighbor being…
If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you know how much of a grind the…
Placid [ plas-id ]: calm, relaxing 1-) The sea had a placid quality that drew…
When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to…
Never explain your philosophy, simply embody it. Wisdom of the Internet
Let it be what it will be. Give up trying to manipulate. This is freedom.…
This is one of the easiest articles I have ever written because what I talk…
Serene [ suh-reen ]: calm, relaxing N. serenity 1-) He was a serene individual, nothing…
Today I came across a cool map that lists the most common language spoken by…
Invincible [ in-vin-suh-buhl ]: cannot be defeated or beat N. invincibility 1-) My cousin is…
Exhilarating [ ig-zil-uh-reyt ]: Exciting 1-) The horse race was exhilarating for both jockeys and…
Robust [ roh-buhst ]: strong, healthy, solid 1-) The buffet at the event was robust.…
There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.
Cheery [ cheer-ee ]: cheerful, happy, in good spirits. 1-) Try to be cheery on…
Charitable [ char-i-tuh-buhl ]: Given freely for the good of others; generous, kind 1-) If…
Fictitious [ fik-tish–uhs ]: not real; fiction 1-) The report was fictitious. It didn’t happen!…
Exuberant [ ig-zoo-ber-uh nt ]: really excited and giddy; ecstatic; n. Exuberance 1-) Why are you…
Fortunate [ fawr-chuh-nit ]: something positive or good that happens, without you really doing anything to…
Gratuitous [gruh–too-i-tuhs, –tyoo-]: Free, done without a cause. 1-) The refreshments at the event were…
Prodigy (noun) [prod-i-jee]: someone with exceptional talent, especially young. adj. prodigious (great or large, doesn’t…
Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.
Ecstatic [ek-stat-ik]: Very excited/happy N. ecstasy 1-) I’m ecstatic about my upcoming birthday party. 2-)…
Resourceful [ri-sawrs-fuhl, –sohrs-, –zawrs]: Able to think of solutions to problems; having useful skills for…
Astronomical [as-truh–nom-i-kuh l or as-truh–nom-ik]: Really high 1-) The price of the new Tv was astronomical. 2-) Economic…
Savvy [sav-ee] : experienced, good at something, N. savvy 1-) How do you set up…
Stupendous [stoo-pen-duhs, styoo-]: amazing, excellent, awesome. 1-) That’s a stupendous idea! 2-) The service at…
All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.
Sublime [suh–blahym]: amazing, supreme, outstanding, awesome. 1-) Did you see the sunset last night? It…
Experienced linguists knew exactly what I meant when they read the title. The biggest goal…
Constructive [kuhn-struhk-tiv]: something that builds up, improves, or makes better. 1-) His criticism on my…
Lax [laks]: not strict or serious 1-) The school’s dress code policy was laxly enforced.…
Tireless: giving great effort; working hard without seeming to get tired 1-) The team was…
Resilient [ri-zil-yuhnt]: able to bounce back from adversity well n. resilience 1-) Resilience is a…
Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
Magnificent [mag-nif–uh-suhnt]: Amazing, awesome 1-) The ancient ruins were magnificent. 2-) We had a magnificent…
Replenish [ri-plen-ish]: to fill up something again 1-) The student replenished his school supplies, including…
A person who feels appreciated, will always do more than is expected.
Refine [ri-fahyn]: to make better/to sharpen 1-) There is a Japanese proverb that says one…
Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. Dalai…
Your terrible job is the dream of every unemployed. Your house is the dream of every homeless. Your smile is the dream of the depressed. Your health is the dream of the ill. Your lifestyle is the dream of somebody else. Don’t let difficult times make you forget your blessings.
Counterpart (n.) [koun-ter-pahrt]: something playing the same role or function as something else; having a…
Enhance [en-hans]: to improve/make better n. enhancement 1-) After-school tutoring enhanced my understanding of the…
Purity [pyoo r-i-tee]: Having the quality of pureness—not dirty, tainted, or messed up; morally right. Adj.…
Upbeat [uhp-beet]: having high energy 1-) The professor was an upbeat individual who loved telling…
Vibrant [vahy-bruh nt]: having great energy; full of life (comes from the verb to vibrate, meaning…
Sometimes we need help from others. And sometimes others need help from us. Whether it’s…
Ideal [ahy-deel]: perfect for the occasion 1-) Sunny weather with a high temperature of 75…
Dazzle [daz–uhl]: to amaze or to impress (literally having to do with shining a bright…
Clarity [klar-i-tee]: Having the quality of clearness; free from uncertainty, confusion, and the like 1-)…
Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.
Eager [ee-ger]: desirous to do something 1-) The teacher was joyful that all her students…
Thrive [thrahyv]: To succeed; to do really well; to flourish; to prosper 1-) The stray…
Clever [klev-er]: intelligent, especially when it comes to outside-the-box thinking 1-) The teacher described the…
Witty [wit-ee]: having/showing great wit (ability to think quickly and efficiently, especially making connections that…
Radiant [rey-dee-uhnt]: shining, bright, joyful v. radiate: to give off light 1-) The sun here…
Mellow [mel-oh]: calm, relaxed; V. To mellow (out) 1-) Mellow people often seek to live…
Decipher [dih-sahy-fer]: to solve, to decode (a mystery, riddle, problem) 1-) Only the world’s leading…
