Words to Add to Your Vocabulary

au·then·tic

being true, real, and exactly what it is claimed to be rather than a copy or a fake


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