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remunerate
verb (used with object)
to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc.
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- First recorded in 1515–25.
- Comes from the past participle of the Latin word remūnerāri, “to repay, reward.”
- Remūnerāri comes from the Latin prefix re-, “again,” and mūnerāre, “to give, bestow.”
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EXAMPLES OF REMUNERATE
- After completing the project ahead of schedule, the company was quick to remunerate the team for their hard work.
- As a token of appreciation, the organization will remunerate all volunteers for their dedication and commitment.
primordial
adjective
constituting a beginning; giving origin to something derived or developed; original.
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- First recorded around 1350–1400.
- Comes via Middle English from the Late Latin word prīmōrdiālis, meaning “of the beginning.”
- Prīmōrdiālis contains prīm(us), “first,” and ōrd(īrī), “to begin.”
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EXAMPLES OF PRIMORDIAL
- Legends speak of primordial gods who shaped the world in its early days.
- The artist’s painting captured the essence of a primordial forest, untouched by human hands.
eustress
noun
physical, mental, or emotional tension that is caused by something positive or is psychologically or physically beneficial.
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- First recorded in 1965–70.
- Comes from the Greek prefix eu-, which means “good” or “well,” and the word stress.
- Stress comes from distress, “great pain, anxiety, or sorrow,” which is of Middle English origins.
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EXAMPLES OF EUSTRESS
- Exercising regularly can lead to the experience of eustress, as it challenges your body in a positive way.
- Embarking on a solo travel adventure can generate eustress, fueling excitement and personal development.
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