By Paige Hendrickson
Motlow Buzz Contributing Writer
Our
librarian, Paige Hendrickson, is at it again with her world-famous column, “Words
from Paige’s Pages.” This time, she shares a few invigorating words that can
help lead us to success.
determination
de·ter·mi·na·tion
/dəˌtərməˈnāSH(ə)n/
noun: Firmness
of purpose; resoluteness.
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Synonyms:
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resolution, resolve, resoluteness
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Example: Success can be measured by the amount of determination
and dedication students show in their first year of college.
perseverance
per·se·ver·ance
/pərsəˈvirəns/
noun:
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving
success.
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Synonyms:
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persistence, tenacity, determination, resolve, resolution, resoluteness, staying
power, purposefulness, firmness of purpose.
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Example: Although the student’s grades in A & P were not
stellar at midterm, she believed her new study plan and self-imposed limits on
social media would empower her and perseverance would eventually
triumph.
resilience
re·sil·ience
/rəˈzilyəns/
noun: The capacity to recover quickly from
difficulties; toughness.
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Synonyms:
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strength
of character, strength, toughness, hardiness;
adaptability, buoyancy, flexibility, ability
to bounce back.
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Example: One of the most rewarding aspects of working at a
community college library is witnessing the resilience of the students
who prove their tenacity and integrity with each subsequent semester.
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