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….
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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…
WOTD: mettle
noun toughness of character; courage.Many people enjoy testing their mettle by taking part in dangerous sports.The young volunteer saw the war as his chance to show his mettle.The rigorous test was designed…
WOTD: stalwart
adjective steady and loyal; reliable.He was one of the king’s stalwart supporters who stayed by him till the end. See the full entry
WOTD: resolute
adjective having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve.They tried to convince him otherwise, but he was resolute in his decision.Her resolute manner left us in no doubt that she would carry out…