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…
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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…
Words of the Week
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WOTD: allay
transitive verb 1. to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like).Their son’s message allayed their fears that he’d been injured.Hearing the actress read from the script allayed the director’s…