adjective 1. unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others.Being an altruistic person, she signed up as a volunteer with an organization that helps the poor. 2. performed or given for the benefit…
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WOTD: compassionate
adjective filled with compassion; consoling; sympathetic. She was a compassionate woman who never tired of caring for others.He was compassionate toward the needy in the community and did what he could to…
Coronavirus glossary: a guide to the meaning of the most common terms
The following is a small collection of terms that have been in the news in connection with the pandemic that is now affecting us all. These terms can be confusing, and we…
Anti-virus Words of the Week
Normally, our Word of the Day is selected from our WVI Level 4 or 5 word lists. However, as you may have noticed, we are doing things a little differently this week….
WOTD: resolve
noun firmness or clearness of purpose; determination. The increasing size of the problem only strengthened her resolve to find a solution. transitive verb 1. to decide (something) firmly or earnestly, or to…