Word Cache-EP 27
“Why Forgiving Does Not Require an Apology”
#amend
A-M-E-N-D
A small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; correction; a make-up act.
- How does a diamond ring amend a broken heart? Wait a second…
- You should withhold all niceties before the offending person makes amends.
#reconcile
R-E-C-O-N-C-I-L-E
To make two or more rival or opposing stances agree or co-exist; to settle a quarrel or difference.
- How do you reconcile these two events in your schedule conflict? They apparently overlap.
- True forgiveness is beyond effective reconciliation, said God to mortals.
#substantial
S-U-B-S-T-A-N-T-I-A-L
Large in size, value, or importance; concerning the essentials of something.
- 80 percent off is a substantial discount; it discloses a company’s profit scheme.
- A substantial part of our plan is deception; a good lie makes or breaks the game, per se.
#disparage
D-I-S-P-A-R-A-G-E
To reduce in esteem or rank; to criticize in an obviously disrespectful manner.
- The media of this generation sometimes get away with obvious disparaging; freedom of the press has been immensely abused.
- Ageism is real when veteran employees are openly disparaged and demoted to minor duties.
#virtue
V-I-R-T-U-E
A good moral quality; of good morality standard.
- Discretion is a virtue worth cultivating, so be careful.
- Kyle is known for frivolity with time; punctuality is definitely not one of his virtues.