naval   na-val  /  nā-vəl   adjective   pertaining to ships; seafaring, nautical, maritime Plymouth harbor’s maritime and naval history is, however, interwoven with that of England. from “England, Picturesque and Descriptive” by Joel Cook, 1842 – 1910   pertaining to, or having a navy Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive. George Washington, 1732 – 1799       navel... Read More

ses-qui-pe-da-li-an / ˌseskwəpəˈdālyən   adjective   containing many syllables Perhaps sesquipedalian chemical names just sound dangerous. Neil deGrasse Tyson, 1958-   prone to using long words …if you have difficulty deciphering my sesquipedalian language, then you must be even more intimidated by my magnitudinous appearance. Peggy Christian, ?-

fa-ce-tious / fəˈsēSHəs   adjective   joking, often in an inappropriate manner I definitely asked too many questions of my teachers and was probably a bit facetious at times. Johnny Flynn, 1983-   not serious; intended to be funny or humorous I don’t want to sound facetious, but humor is the key to the soul. Martin Lawrence, 1965-

in-ter-pret / inˈtərprət   verb   to explain the meaning of A dream which has not been interpreted is like a letter unread. Hebrew Proverb   to understand in a certain way or light Heavenly music is interpreted differently by everyone. Chinese Proverb   to perform or render according to one’s understanding To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty, to... Read More

mean / mēn   verb   to intend Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them. English Proverb   to destine to a specific future or purpose If you don’t receive love from the ones who are meant to love you, you will never stop looking for it. From ‘The End of the World as We Know it: Scenes from a... Read More

adjective   having or displaying excessive self-esteem He who is too proud to ask is too good to receive. French Proverb   having or displaying self-respect It takes strength to be proud of yourself and to accept yourself when you know that you have something out of the ordinary about you. Abigail Tarttelin, 1987-   magnificent Haiti is a proud nation, rich in heritage... Read More

fit / fit   adjective   suitable by nature; adapted Learning makes a man fit company for himself as well as others. English Proverb   made ready or suitable Thought makes everything fit for use. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882   prepared; ready Harry was watching his aunt, utterly bewildered, his head throbbing fit to burst. from ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’... Read More

bold / bold   adjective   showing fearlessness and daring; intrepid Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful. from ‘Measure for Measure’ by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616   presumptuous For it is really better for us not to know a thing, because God has not revealed it to us, than to know it according to man’s wisdom, because he has been bold enough to assume... Read More

nurse / nərs   noun   a person trained in the care of the sick and infirm, especially a licensed health care professional Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon. Dag Hammarskjold, 1905-1961   a woman who cares for children that are not her own, i.e., dry “ It is the nurse that... Read More

cache cache / kăsh noun 1. a hiding place for goods or treasures From a cache behind a hollow rotting log my companion brought out a variety of things,–a fifty-pound sack of flour, tinned foods of all sorts, cooking utensils, blankets, a canvas tarpaulin, books and writing material, a great bundle of letters, a five-gallon can of kerosene, an oil stove, and, last and... Read More