truth / tro͞oTH   noun   1. the actual state of a case or matter; fact A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. Charles Spurgeon, 1834-1892   2 .the state of being factual Morality is the basis of things and truth is the substance of all morality. Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948   3. the state... Read More

ed-u-cate / ˈejəˌkāt verb 1. to provide a form of learning to someone, through teaching or instruction We are now at a point where we must educate our children in what no one knew yesterday, and prepare our schools for what no one knows yet. Margaret Mead, 1901-1978   2. to inform or provide with information To educate the intelligence is to expand the... Read More

dance / dans   verb   1. to move one’s body and feet in a rhythmic motion, usually to music Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. Maya Angelou, 1928-2014   2. to move in a lively manner due to excitement We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we... Read More

voice / vois   noun   1. the sound produced by means of the larynx and lungs, especially in humans When the whole word is silent, even one voice becomes powerful. Malala Yousafzai, 1997-   2. the particular range of sound specific to one person, often as a means of identification Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like... Read More

so-ur / ˈsou(ə)r adjective 1. having a bitter or acidic taste Pomegranate molasses is ubiquitous in Arabic cooking: it’s sweet, sour and adds depth. Yotam Ottolonghi, 1968-   2. having the smell or taste of something fermented No one says his own buttermilk is sour. Afghan Proverb   3. unpleasant; cross The most bitter, sour person can light up with joy when he sees... Read More

breath / breTH noun 1. air which is inhaled and exhaled during respiration Communication is to relationships what breath is to life. Virginia Satir, 1916-1988   2. air which is carried from the mouth Better the cold blast of winter than the hot breath of a pursuing elephant. Chinese Proverb   3. life A human being is only breath and shadow. Sophocles, c. 496... Read More

chip / CHip noun 1. a cracker or a thinly sliced fried food Reading one book is like eating one potato chip. Diane Duane, 1952-   2. a small piece of something that has broken off The worse the carpenter, the more the chips. Dutch Proverb   3. a small silicon object that enables a computer to process information Much of the work is... Read More

noun 1. a person with whom one is intimately acquainted, often through shared interests and experiences Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller, 1880-1968   2. a person who is part of the same group, party, etc. I have lots of theater friends and actors who depend on Back Stage. Anurag Kashyap, 1972-  ... Read More

TROU-ble / trəb(ə)l noun a problem; difficulty Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all: this, too, shall pass. Ann Landers, 1918-2002   a dangerous or concerning situation Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes. Voltaire, 1694-1778   civil conflict or disorder If there must be trouble, let... Read More

proof-read / pro͞ofˌrēd verb 1.      to look over a text and correct any mistakes before publication or submission Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. (present tense) Dave Barry, 1947- Sometimes I’m sitting there at three in the morning, proofreading something, and I’m thinking, [sic] Is this really worth it? (present continuous tense) Micah Lexier, 1960- I don’t know if I officially proofread... Read More