with doubt. The commander says‚ “No nerves‚ just have nerve out there.” The difference between the same word emphasizes the actual meaning of each word‚ creating it to be more heroic than a hero and braver than just the brave. One of the many definitions for nerve is “a person’s steadiness‚ courage‚ and a sense of purpose when facing a demanding situation.” The positive connotation to this word is similar to courage. Being called courageous is something that is pleasant to the ear. Having steadiness
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Lysne Torgerson Ms. Kuzmenkov English 101 11-28-00 Wodge: A Definition "I don’t want a great wodge of prose‚ but about double what we have at present." (Ezra Pound‚ 1913) The word wodge‚ whose meaning can be surmised from its heavy‚ lumpish sound‚ is not particularly common in American usage. It is‚ however‚ a wonderful word that ought to be given more recognition. It offers a more vivid description than its synonyms‚ for example‚ blob‚ cluster‚ or clump. A highly
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Cheerleading On an everyday basis I’ve become more aware of things I usually come across and it all started with this class called introduction to woman’s study. A couple weeks ago i went to a basketball game‚ like i always do‚ but this time a different thought came into my head that made me think and wonder‚ why do we have cheerleaders? So many things went through my head as i was sitting in my seat watching this game that i usually don’t think about like as if i gained a new sense of awareness
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Everyone has a level of it‚ high or low. Some use it for good‚ and some use it for evil. The “it” I am referring to is power. The definition of power is the ability to influence or direct people and the course of events. People want to acquire power so they can shape their lives and surroundings into their vision. In modern society‚ popularity is considered the source of most power. Therefore‚ the level of popularity and the level of power are always proportional. Power isn’t just something that
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LOVE ESSAY What is Love? I remembered in elementary this part of in a slum-book and each of my classmates have one and I need to answer all of the pesky slum-book. Many people see Love in different ways. From puppy Love to a strong relationship that lasts till lifetime. And as we grow older‚ our view eventually grows deeper and more mature. We will not be even here if not because of Love by our family. There is also Love that we have for GOD and for our friends. Each of this is controlled‚ if
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hindrance or restraint”‚ but there are multiple issues with this definition. Freedom is not having the right to do as you choose without hindrance because if this was true we would not need police departments or legal systems because nothing would be against the law. Freedom does not come without restraint and restrictions because if it did not‚ people would wreak havoc and run rampant without end. The Oxford Dictionary definition of freedom may have been true in the past‚ but in today’s society
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do; beyond the definition are explanations of what makes a person happy. After all‚ happiness is easily recognizable on the surface‚ a smile‚ laughter or reaction to a situation an expression of words‚ show of gratitude in exchange for a sensation‚ happiness; a thank you. Each help defines happiness but not enough; similarly‚ attempting to clarify what it means to be happy as it pertains to life in America‚ is nearly impossible. No doubt‚ others have wrestled with the definition agreeing on
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To most people when they think of the word bravery‚ they think of a superhero or a war hero. The way people look at the definition of bravery will keep changing in the later generations. To me the definition of bravery means someone who reacts in a bold and heroic manner. For example‚ the past hurricane that hit Texas in the Coastal Bend as well as Houston and its surrounding cities received serious damage from the storm. People from all over the state and country volunteered and came together
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aren’t loving‚ if you aren’t loyal and trustful. Constantly‚ I’m told loyalty implies to becoming loving to only one person‚ although that’s not technically true. There are numerous descriptions of love‚ and the type of love I’m talking about in this essay is a relationship with a significant other. In this concept‚ and only in this one. I feel loyalty needs to play a gigantic role in love. Without loyalty to your loved one‚ you may not be
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Who am I? Identity can mean many things. The definition can be as simple as someone’s fingerprint or name. It can be defined as someone’s actions and how they affect other people’s lives. It can even be someone’s interests or their career. The question‚ who am I‚ can have multiple answers. So‚ who am I? For a girl that is more concerned about who she wants to be rather than who she is currently that’s a hard question to answer. Identity to her means more than just a fingerprint. Her identity is her
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