win / /wɪn/ Noun 1. A victorious result; a triumph, success, in a competition, race, battle, game, etc. Anytime you get a win in this league, it’s a blessing. HaHa Clinton-Dix, 1992- Verb 1. To succeed; to achieve victory; You will never win if you never begin.  Helen Rowland, 1875-1950 2. To generate a favored, positive resolution Who forgives wins. African Proverb 3. To... Read More

suc-ceed / /səkˈsid/ Verb: 1. To achieve a result, complete a goal The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius 551 BC-479 BC 2. To take over, inherent a position, throne, office, responsibility, etc. Never celebrate someone’s leaving, until you know who will succeed... Read More

cry / krī   verb   1. to call loudly; to shout or wail Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!  from ‘Julius Caesar’ act 3, scene 1, line 270, by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616   2. to weep; to shed tears Nobody deserves your tears, but whoever deserves them will not make you cry. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1927-2014   3. to beg;... Read More

par-ent / ˈperənt   noun   1. one who begets offspring; one’s father or mother Our parents taught us to speak and the world taught us to be silent. Czech Proverb   2. one who cares for and raises a child not related to them, i.e., step “, foster “, There is always need for good foster parents, people who have room in their... Read More

truth / tro͞oTH   noun   1. the actual state of a case or matter; fact A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. Charles Spurgeon, 1834-1892   2 .the state of being factual Morality is the basis of things and truth is the substance of all morality. Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948   3. the state... Read More

ed-u-cate / ˈejəˌkāt verb 1. to provide a form of learning to someone, through teaching or instruction We are now at a point where we must educate our children in what no one knew yesterday, and prepare our schools for what no one knows yet. Margaret Mead, 1901-1978   2. to inform or provide with information To educate the intelligence is to expand the... Read More

dance / dans   verb   1. to move one’s body and feet in a rhythmic motion, usually to music Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. Maya Angelou, 1928-2014   2. to move in a lively manner due to excitement We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we... Read More

voice / vois   noun   1. the sound produced by means of the larynx and lungs, especially in humans When the whole word is silent, even one voice becomes powerful. Malala Yousafzai, 1997-   2. the particular range of sound specific to one person, often as a means of identification Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like... Read More

so-ur / ˈsou(ə)r adjective 1. having a bitter or acidic taste Pomegranate molasses is ubiquitous in Arabic cooking: it’s sweet, sour and adds depth. Yotam Ottolonghi, 1968-   2. having the smell or taste of something fermented No one says his own buttermilk is sour. Afghan Proverb   3. unpleasant; cross The most bitter, sour person can light up with joy when he sees... Read More

breath / breTH noun 1. air which is inhaled and exhaled during respiration Communication is to relationships what breath is to life. Virginia Satir, 1916-1988   2. air which is carried from the mouth Better the cold blast of winter than the hot breath of a pursuing elephant. Chinese Proverb   3. life A human being is only breath and shadow. Sophocles, c. 496... Read More