noun 1. the quality of being determined or resolute.You have to admire her determination; she practices everyday for hours! 2. the act or process of arriving at a settlement or resolution.The determination…
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WOTD: fortitude
noun strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation.It requires great fortitude to stand up against injustice.His mother endured great hardship while raising him, but she was rewarded for…
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WOTD: valiant
adjective 1. showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic.It is a story of valiant knights and noble deeds.Valiant doctors and nurses tended to their patients despite the…
WOTD: indomitable
adjective too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable.The indomitable spirit of the pioneers brought them through many hardships.The paramedics acted with indomitable courage. See the full entry