Words to Add to Your Vocabulary


thank you


a polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment, or accepting or refusing an offer

per·spec·tive


a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view

per·sist·ance


firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

co·op·er·a·tion


an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit; joint action

re·spect


a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

op·ti·mism


hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something

hon·es·ty


the quality of being free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere

in·teg·ri·ty


the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness

self

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

be·lieve


accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of

re·lax

make or become less tense or anxious

re·flect


think deeply or carefully about

breathe


take air into the lungs and then expel it, esp. as a regular physiological process

com·pas·sion


sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

em·pa·thy


the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

grat·i·tude

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness