Wordsmyth

noun a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, esp. for proper conduct.My grandmother’s favorite maxim was “A child should be seen and not heard.” See the full…

noun the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one’s status or accomplishments.Her humility caused her to deny that she was in any way a hero for what she’d done. See…

noun something that tends to change or vary.When determining which medicine to prescribe, a doctor must take into account many variables, such as the age and weight of the patient. adjective likely…

transitive verb to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person.Charles Lindbergh was lionized and called a hero after making his famous flight across the Atlantic. See the full entry

adjective given to taking risks and seeking excitement.He’d always been an adventurous sort, so no one was surprised when became a deep sea diver in the Navy. See the full entry