Understand
verb
1.
perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
"he didn't understand a word I said"
2.
interpret or view (something) in a particular way.
"as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
verb
1.
perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
"he didn't understand a word I said"
2.
interpret or view (something) in a particular way.
"as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
Ear
ear1
noun
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this.
an organ sensitive to sound in other animals.
an ability to recognize, appreciate, and reproduce sounds, especially music or language.
"an ear for melody"
ear2
noun
noun: ear; plural noun: ears
the seed-bearing head or spike of a cereal plant.
NORTH AMERICAN
a head of corn.
ear1
noun
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this.
an organ sensitive to sound in other animals.
an ability to recognize, appreciate, and reproduce sounds, especially music or language.
"an ear for melody"
ear2
noun
noun: ear; plural noun: ears
the seed-bearing head or spike of a cereal plant.
NORTH AMERICAN
a head of corn.
Credit
cred·it
noun
1.
the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
"I've got unlimited credit"
an entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account.
"the columns should be added across and down and the total debits should equal the total credits"
verb
1.
publicly acknowledge someone as a participant in the production of (something published or broadcast).
"the screenplay is credited to one American and two Japanese writers"
add (an amount of money) to an account.
"this deferred tax can be credited to the profit and loss account"
cred·it
noun
1.
the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
"I've got unlimited credit"
an entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account.
"the columns should be added across and down and the total debits should equal the total credits"
verb
1.
publicly acknowledge someone as a participant in the production of (something published or broadcast).
"the screenplay is credited to one American and two Japanese writers"
add (an amount of money) to an account.
"this deferred tax can be credited to the profit and loss account"
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QUESTION 7
"Question 7" by Richard Flanagan is a novel that defies genre classification, weaving together elements of memoir, fiction, and philosophical reflection. The title is inspired by a short story by Anton Chekhov, which questions the nature of love and longevity in a way that highlights humanity's futile quests for simple answers to life's complex questions.
Flanagan's work is praised for its lyrical and introspective style, delving into personal experiences and broader themes such as the human condition, love, and the impact of human actions on the environment.
"Question 7" by Richard Flanagan is a novel that defies genre classification, weaving together elements of memoir, fiction, and philosophical reflection. The title is inspired by a short story by Anton Chekhov, which questions the nature of love and longevity in a way that highlights humanity's futile quests for simple answers to life's complex questions.
Flanagan's work is praised for its lyrical and introspective style, delving into personal experiences and broader themes such as the human condition, love, and the impact of human actions on the environment.
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Longevity
noun
long life.
"the greater longevity of women compared with men"
long existence or service.
"her longevity in office now appeared as a handicap to the party"
noun
long life.
"the greater longevity of women compared with men"
long existence or service.
"her longevity in office now appeared as a handicap to the party"
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Element
noun
1.
a part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic.
"the death had all the elements of a great tabloid story"
each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.
noun
1.
a part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic.
"the death had all the elements of a great tabloid story"
each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.
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Weave
weave1
verb
1.
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
"textiles woven from linen or wool"
make (a complex story or pattern) from a number of interconnected elements.
"he weaves colourful, cinematic plots"
noun
1.
a particular style or manner in which something is woven.
"scarlet cloth of a very fine weave"
2.
a hairstyle created by weaving pieces of real or artificial hair into a person's existing hair, typically in order to increase its length or thickness.
"trailers show him with dyed blond hair and, in one scene, a flowing blond weave"
weave2
verb
verb: weave; 3rd person present: weaves; past tense: weaved; gerund or present participle: weaving; past participle: weaved
twist and turn from side to side while moving somewhere in order to avoid obstructions.
"he had to weave his way through the crowds"
take evasive action in an aircraft, typically by moving it from side to side.
(of a horse) repeatedly swing the head and forepart of the body from side to side (considered to be a vice).
weave1
verb
1.
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
"textiles woven from linen or wool"
make (a complex story or pattern) from a number of interconnected elements.
"he weaves colourful, cinematic plots"
noun
1.
a particular style or manner in which something is woven.
"scarlet cloth of a very fine weave"
2.
a hairstyle created by weaving pieces of real or artificial hair into a person's existing hair, typically in order to increase its length or thickness.
"trailers show him with dyed blond hair and, in one scene, a flowing blond weave"
weave2
verb
verb: weave; 3rd person present: weaves; past tense: weaved; gerund or present participle: weaving; past participle: weaved
twist and turn from side to side while moving somewhere in order to avoid obstructions.
"he had to weave his way through the crowds"
take evasive action in an aircraft, typically by moving it from side to side.
(of a horse) repeatedly swing the head and forepart of the body from side to side (considered to be a vice).
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Defy
de·fy
verb
openly resist or refuse to obey.
"a woman who defies convention"
(of a thing) make (an action or quality) almost impossible.
"his actions defy belief"
appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.
"he glowered at her, defying her to mock him"
de·fy
verb
openly resist or refuse to obey.
"a woman who defies convention"
(of a thing) make (an action or quality) almost impossible.
"his actions defy belief"
appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.
"he glowered at her, defying her to mock him"
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praise
verb
express warm approval or admiration of.
"we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job"
noun
the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.
"the audience was full of praise for the whole production"
verb
express warm approval or admiration of.
"we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job"
noun
the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.
"the audience was full of praise for the whole production"
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Introspective
adjective
characterized by or given to introspection.
"he grew withdrawn and introspective"
adjective
characterized by or given to introspection.
"he grew withdrawn and introspective"
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Futile
adjective
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
"a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage"
adjective
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
"a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage"
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Highlight
noun
1.
an outstanding part of an event or period of time.
"he views that season as the highlight of his career"
a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.
verb
1.
pick out and emphasize.
"the issues highlighted by the report"
create highlights in (hair).
"I've had my hair highlighted regularly for the last ten years"
noun
1.
an outstanding part of an event or period of time.
"he views that season as the highlight of his career"
a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.
verb
1.
pick out and emphasize.
"the issues highlighted by the report"
create highlights in (hair).
"I've had my hair highlighted regularly for the last ten years"
Today’s inspirational quote is:
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”
-Sheryl Sandberg
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”
-Sheryl Sandberg