The Strenuous Life Glossary

The Strenuous Life Glossary

dissolution

the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body

doctrine

a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group

embody

be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling

endeavor

try hard to do or achieve something

endure

suffer something painful or difficult patiently

ignoble

not honorable in character or purpose

labor

hard physical work

lavish

rich, elaborate, or luxurious

maintenance

the process of keeping something in good condition

preach

deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church

preeminent

surpassing all others, very distinguished in some way

remunerative

profitable

render

provide a service, give help

righteous

morally right or justifiable

slothful

lazy

strenuous

requiring or using great exertion

strife

conflict

strive

make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

ultimate

being or happening at the end of a process, final

valor

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

vicious

deliberately cruel or violent

vigorous

strong, healthy, and full of energy

virile

having strength and energy

virtue

behavior showing high moral standards

woe

great sorrow or distress

worth one's salt

good or competent at the job or profession specified

wrest

take something, especially power or control from someone or something else after considerable effort or difficulty

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