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resolute
adjective
firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
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- First recorded in 1375–1425 for its earlier meaning, “dissolved.”
- Recorded in 1525–35 for its current meanings.
- Comes via late Middle English from the past participle of the Latin verb resolvere, “to resolve.”
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EXAMPLES OF RESOLUTE
- The team captain was resolute in her belief that they could still win the game, encouraging her teammates to keep pushing forward.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained resolute in her decision to pursue a career in music.
kvell
verb
to be extraordinarily pleased; especially, to be bursting with pride, as over one's family.
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- An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70.
- Comes from Yiddish kveln, meaning “to be delighted.”
- Related to the Middle High German and German word quellen, “to well up, gush.”
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EXAMPLES OF KVELL
- She couldn’t help but kvell over her daughter’s acceptance into the prestigious ballet company.
- Seeing their artwork displayed in a gallery made them kvell with happiness.
tricksy
adjective
given to tricks; mischievous; playful; prankish.
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- First recorded in 1545–55.
- Derives from the noun trick, which came from the Old North French word trique, “deceit.”
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EXAMPLES OF TRICKSY
- The mischievous elf played tricksy pranks on anyone who dared to enter the enchanted forest.
- The tricksy cat knocked over the vase while chasing a butterfly.
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