/rəˈsôrsfəl/, adjective: 1. having the ability to achieve a purpose or fulfill a function with one’s own ingenuity; enterprising “The great majority of people are calm, resourceful, altruistic or even beyond altruistic, as they risk themselves for others. We improvise the conditions of survival beautifully.” Rebecca Solnit, 1961- 2. having the skill and consciousness to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. “The... Read More

Effect /əˈfekt/, noun: 1. the result or consequence of an action “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” John Quincy Adams, 1767 – 1848 2. an impression produced on a spectator, listener, etc. “Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention... Read More

/inˈteɡrədē/, noun: 1. moral uprightness; the quality of being honest and holding true to one’s beliefs “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” Bob Marley, 1945-1981 2. the state of being whole or sound; undivided “The integrity of men is to be measured by their... Read More

/ kərij /, noun: 1.(a). the ability to disregard fear; bravery “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’” Eleanor Roosevelt,1884-1962 “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence... Read More

/yo͞oˈbikwədəs/, adjective: 1. present everywhere or in several places simultaneously; omnipresent “Technology has become as ubiquitous as the air we breathe, so we are no longer conscious of its presence.” Godfrey Reggio, 1940- 2. often encountered “I think you have a passion and an obsession for something when it’s not necessarily ubiquitous.” J. J. Abrams, 1966-  

Mute: / myo͞ot/ adjective: unspoken or unable to speak; speechless “When you are mute, you become a good listener – it’s all one-way. You appreciate the written word. You appreciate the sound.” James Earl Jones Moot: / mo͞ot / adjective: undecided; subject to debate example: The effectiveness of school uniforms is a moot point.

/ THē-ərē /, noun: 1. a supposition or system of ideas explaining something “If a theory purports to explain everything, then it is likely not explaining much at all.” Massimo Pigliucci 2. a collection of propositions to illustrate the principles of a subject “Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is mere intellectual play.” Immanuel Kant 3. a belief, policy, or procedure... Read More

/ ekwəˈnimədē /, noun: 1. evenness of temper; mental composure, especially in a stressful or unyielding situation “Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.” Albert Einstein 2. balance; even or proportional in disposition “Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness,... Read More

/ˈperəˌlīz/, verb: 1. to make (someone or something) unable to function, act, or move “Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” Bernice Johnson Reagon 2. to render powerless or cripple, especially through panic or fear “Don’t let your fear paralyze you. Prepare yourself not only technically, but also emotionally.” Bob Weinstein 3. to bring... Read More

/ ’(h)yo͞omər /, noun: 1. the condition of being amusing or comical; a funny quality “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” Mark Twain 2. a mood or state of mind “A sense of humor… is needed armor. Joy in one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.” Hugh Sidey 3.... Read More