transitive verb to improve the morale of; raise the spirits of (often followed by “up”).Hearing even a little good news during difficult times can buoy one up a great deal.She’d been depressed,…
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WOTD: endurance
noun the act, condition, or capacity of functioning under prolonged stress.Great physical endurance is needed to run a marathon.Difficult times test our endurance, but we will make it through this.Their mother’s endurance…
WOTD: unwavering
adjective steady; not moving back and forth or changing positions.His friends gave him unwavering support throughout the ordeal of the trial.He faced her with an unwavering stare.She has always been unwavering in…
WOTD: determination
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…
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…