obfuscate ob-fus-cate / ŏb-fə-skāt, ŏb-fŭs–kāt   verb 1. to confuse, to muddle Opportunism is self interest seeking with guile often involving subtle forms of deceit, especially calculated efforts to mislead, distort, disguise, obfuscate, or otherwise confuse. Oliver E. Williamson, 1932 – 2020   2. to make difficult to see; to dim or darken Smoke obfuscated the skies over a significant part of the Midwest and dimness came... Read More

subconscious sub-con-scious / sŭb-kŏn-shəs   adjective 1. not completely alert and aware of one’s surroundings, thoughts, sensations, etc. Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality. Earl Nightingale. 1921 – 1989   2. existing in the mind just below the level of consciousness By squaring all with love, trying to love rather than trying to be loved,... Read More

destination des-ti-na-tion / dĕs-tə-nā-shən   noun 1. the place where one is going or has been sent I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean, 1928 – 2010   2. a goal; the final purpose of an endeavor or for which one is destined By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly... Read More

gripe gripe / grīp   noun 1. (informal) a complaint, particularly one that is constant or nagging That’s probably one of my biggest gripes with the Internet – that it settles for mediocrity and disinformation, which puts all information on the same level. Harlan Ellison, 1934 –   2. (usually gripes) a sharp, painful spasm in the intestines In the jaundice the choler is wanting, and the icterical... Read More

pizza piz-za / pēt-sə   noun 1. a dish of Italian origin consisting of a baked flat crust covered with cheese, tomato sauce, etc. All food starting with p is comfort food: pasta, potato chips, pretzels, peanut butter, pastrami, Pizza, pastry. Sara Paretsky, 1947 –

holocaust hol-o-caust / hŏl-ə-kôst, hō-lə-kôst   noun 1. massive destruction with great loss of life, particularly by fire Of the survivors of the awful holocaust the majority found themselves utterly ruined; their homes destroyed; their possessions gone. From “The Watchers of the Plains” by Ridgwell Cullum, 1867 – 1943   2. the Holocaust, during World War II, the genocide of Jews and other groups by the Nazis... Read More

rapport rap·port / ră-pôr, rə-pôr   noun 1. a relationship between individuals, particularly one built on mutual trust and understanding Rapport is the ultimate tool for producing results with other people. No matter what you want in your life, if you can develop rapport with the right people, you’ll be able to fill their needs, and they will be able to fill yours. Tony Robbins, 1960 –

chard chard / chärd   noun 1. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large leaves and broad leaf stalks that are often eaten as a vegetable; also known as Swiss chard Leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, kale, collards, Swiss chard, and spinach are the most nutrient-dense of all foods. Joel Fuhrman, 1953 –

health health / hĕlth   noun 1. the condition of the body or mind at a point in time Eat well, drink in moderation, and sleep sound, in these three good health abound. Latin Proverb   2. the state of being free from sickness or disease; wellness Hygiene is two thirds of health. Lebanese Proverb   3. a state of most favorable well-being; vitality For the health of the... Read More

narcissist nar-cis-sist / när-sĭ-sĭst   noun 1. a person who is overly conceited and self-centered or who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance Since narcissism is fueled by a greater need to be admired than to be liked, psychologists might use that fact as a therapeutic lever – stressing to patients that being known as a narcissist will actually cause them to lose the respect and social... Read More