belfry – 1. a bell tower; especially one surmounting or attached to another structure 2. a room or framework for enclosing a bell 3. the seat of the intellect; the head “Responsibility to
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freedom – 1. the quality or state of being free, such as: a) the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action b) liberation from slavery or restraint or from the
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colloquialism – 1. a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation 2. the use of ordinary or familiar words or phrases Word and
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sacrosanct – (especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. Late 15th century “Extremism stifles true progression in all fields of human advancement;
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wizardry – 1. the art or practice of magic great skill in a particular area of activity very impressive technology or devices. exploit – 1. use a situation for profit 2. to use
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Word of the Week clarify – 1. to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. 2. to remove solid matter from (a liquid); to make into a clear
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Word of the Week trumpery – 1. attractive articles of little value or use 2. practices or beliefs that are superficially or visually appealing but have little real value or worth 3. showy
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Word of the Week kleptocracy – government by those who seek chiefly status and personal gain at the expense of the governed Quote of the Week “The erroneous ruling of the supreme court
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“A balanced inner calmness radiates from a peaceful center. It neither craves others’ approval nor rejects others’ presence. It neither pulls towards nor pushes away. It has a reverent attitude towards life and all its inhabitants.” – Donna Goddard, The Love of Devotion
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Word of the Week attrition – 1. a gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death. 2. a gradual diminution in number or strength. Quote of the Week
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Word of the Week perception – the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of regarding, understanding or interpreting Quote of the Week “Because one believes
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Word of the Week truncate – 1. to shorten or cut off. 2. to shorten (a number) by dropping one or more digits after the decimal point Quote of the Week “Be Here
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Word of the Week recognition – 1. identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge. 2. acknowledgment of something’s existence, validity or legality. Quote of the Week “Citizenship is
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Word of the Week be – 1. to exist or live 2. to take place; happen; occur 3. to occupy a place or position 4. to continue or remain as before Quote of
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Word of the Week in progress – going on, taking place, happening Quote of the Week “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that
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“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts them.” – Lao Tzu
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Word of the Week pervicacious – stubborn, extremely willful, obstinate Quote of the Week “Accomplishments don’t erase shame, hatred, cruelty, silence, ignorance, discrimination, low self-esteem or immorality. It covers it up, with a
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Word of the Week demeanor – behavior towards others; outward manner Quote of the Week “It may not be fair that people make judgments so quickly, usually within a few seconds of observation,
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Regulatory Capture is a form of government failure; it creates an opening for firms to behave in ways injurious to the public
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Word of the Week jump-start – 1. to start by temporary connection to an external power source 2. to start or restart rapidly or forcefully Quote of the Week “Do not wait until