in-ten-tion / in-ˈten(t)-shən noun 1. an instance of deciding to do something; resolve Each decision we make, each action we take, is born out of intention. Sharon Salzberg, 1952- 2. purpose; goal or object The smallest act of...
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Word of the Day: Luminous
lu-mi-nous / ˈlü-mə-nəs adjective 1. brightly shining You have been called to be who you are – the whole luminous light. Debbie Ford, 1955-2013 2. well-lit At sunrise everything is luminous but not clear. Norman Maclean, 1902-1990 ...
Word of the Day: Student
stu-dent / ˈstü-dᵊnt noun 1. one who studies and learns Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new. Og Mandino, 1923-1996 2. one who attends school or college; a...
Word of the Day: Memory
mem-o-ry / mem-rē noun 1. the power or mental faculty of being able to recall facts, events, etc. Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments are kept and preserved. Thomas Fuller, 1608-1661 2. the power of...