totally rad!” The older generation who is not “hip” to the new lingo the kids are using today would have made the same mistake I have and thought of the more traditional meanings of the word tight when we hear it. The most frequently understood definition of the word tight‚ is the one in the Merriam- Webster dictionary: “fitting very close to the body; also: too snug”. Hearing the word tight automatically brings to mind those tight jeans you have in your closet that is waiting for you to lose
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feeling at the moment is fine with them. That’s what real love amounts to—letting a person be what he really is.” Love has many definitions‚ as it means something different to each person and in each circumstance in which it applies. Aside from Morrison’s definition which revolves solely around the friendship type of love‚ Oxford’s English Dictionary provides a broader definition‚ stating‚ “a feeling or disposition of deep affection or fondness for someone‚ typically arising from
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Unlike other words that describe a person determination has a positive connotation attached to it. Every individual has a unique combination of characteristics that make up who that person is and what their work ethic or style is. The most common definition for determination is the unwillingness to give up or quit on a goal that is difficult to achieve (“Merriam-Webster”). In today’s society being called determined is a privilege because it is one of the
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apocalypse. Humor is the heart while the soul is the blood. My identity would not be the same if not for laughter and comedy. That is why the template number one is what I am writing about. The definition of humor‚ a comic‚ absurd‚ or incongruous quality causing amusement. This simple yet deep definition can be argued to be the most relevant charistic of the human race. Humor to me is what I live for‚ even in the hardest times I can count on humor to have my back. My family grew up on generations
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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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According to the etymology dictionary (Barnhart)‚ the formal definition of the
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curled up on my lap softly purring‚ the smell of my mother’s cooking‚ or the sound of my father’s deep laughter that can be heard throughout the house. It is also easy for me to find comfort and home in a good book or a nice cup of hot coffee. The definition of home is mainly shaped by the people in our lives and the memories that we have. Without those people
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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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What is your definition of a hero? What kinds of things do heroes do that ordinary people do not do? Why do you think they do those things? When I think of a hero‚ I think of someone that goes that extra mile to take care of his or her own and others. A hero is someone who is courageous‚ brave‚ and fearless. Someone that is not selfish and will do anything needed even if it means that they could get hurt. Heroes do things like charity and volunteering‚ or they deliver kind acts to strangers without
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