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NEW WORD TODAY

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ONTOLOGICAL
ontological [on-tl-oj-i-kuh l], adjective
1.of or relating to ontology, the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such;
metaphysical: some of the U.S. founders held an ontological belief in natural rights...

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EPHEMERAL

adjective
1. Lasting for a very short time.
"fashions are ephemeral: new ones regularly drive out the old"

synonyms: transitory, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived, momentary, brief, short, cursory, temporary, impermanent, short-term; fading, evanescent, fugitive, fly-by-night; literaryfugacious
"fashions are ephemeral"

noun
1. An ephemeral plant.
"ephemerals"

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INSIGHT (noun)
the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.

"his mind soared to previously unattainable heights of insight"

synonyms:
perception, awareness, discernment, understanding, comprehension, apprehension, appreciation, cognizance, penetration, acumen, astuteness, perspicacity, perspicaciousness, sagacity, sageness, discrimination, judgement, shrewdness, sharpness, sharp-wittedness, acuity, acuteness, flair, intuition, breadth of view, vision, far-sightedness, prescience, imagination; informalnous, horse sense, savvy; raresapience, arguteness
"your knowledge and insight have been invaluable to us"
"An accurate and deep understanding.


INSIGHTS (plural noun)
"his work provides important insights into language use"

Synonyms:
understanding of,
appreciation of,
revelation about,
illumination of;
introduction to,
experience of,
description of;
realization,
recognition,
enlightenment;
informalaha moment;
informaleye-opener;

"the book provides a rare insight into the complexities of government"

[ I'd love to google all those words and post them here. Yes, I know what they mean, on the surface, but it always enlightens me to go deeper, and maybe even build them into my own character more. Don't panic, I won't bore you with 100 cut & paste posts on the same idea. But I do love words]

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courageous (adjective)

not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
"her courageous human rights work"

synonyms:
brave, plucky, fearless, valiant, valorous, intrepid, heroic, lionhearted, manful, bold, daring, daredevil, adventurous, audacious; undaunted, unflinching, unshrinking, unafraid, dauntless, indomitable, doughty, mettlesome, venturesome, stout-hearted, stout, spirited, gallant, stalwart, resolute, determined, death-or-glory; rock-ribbed; informalgame, gutsy, spunky, ballsy, have-a-go; rareventurous
"only the children were courageous enough to step out of hiding.

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RECOVER (verb)

Definition: improve in health

Synonyms:
better, convalesce, gain, grow, heal, mend, overcome, rally, rebound, recuperate, rejuvenate, refresh, renew, restore, revive...
be out of woods,
bounce back,
come around,
feel oneself again,
forge ahead,
get back on feet,
get better,
get in shape,
get out from under,
get over,
get well, increase,
make a comeback,
perk up,
pick up,
pull through,
regain one's health,
regain one's strength,
return to form,
snap back,
sober up,
start anew,
take turn for better.

~ Happy New Year of Recovery!
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