noun courageous behavior, or courageous acts collectively.The firefighters were praised for their acts of heroism on the night of the fire.We see heroism every day as medical personnel and hospital workers put…
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WOTD: amity
noun friendly and peaceful relations; good will.We hope for continued amity between our two nations.Considering their bitter divorce, the amity that exists between the two of them now is both surprising and…
WOTD: resilience
noun 1. the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched.Rubber is remarkable in its resilience. 2. the capacity to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, misfortune, sickness, or the like.Her…
WOTD: solace
noun 1. comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering.She’s going through a time of loss, but staying connected with her friends and family gives her solace.When people are struggling or…
WOTD: buttress
noun 1. a structure that gives support to the outside of a building by absorbing excessive outward thrust.The outer walls of the immense church were supported by buttresses. 2. anything that gives…