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WOTD: maxim
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…
WOTD: humility
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…
WOTD: variable
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…
WOTD: lionize
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