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“The art of not reading is a very important one. It consists in not taking an interest in whatever may be engaging the attention of the general public at any particular time. When some political or ecclesiastical pamphlet, or novel, or poem is making a great commotion, you should remember that he who writes for fools always finds a large public.”

— Arthur Schopenhauer, “On Books and Reading”, Parerga and Paralipomena

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Albatross

noun

Any of several large web-footed birds constituting the family Diomedeidae, chiefly of the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere, and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.

A source of worry or distress.

An obstacle to success. synonym: burden.

A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.

Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.

A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole.

A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.

Large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight.

#Albatross #A

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Aprowl

ADJECTIVE

(usually used predicatively)moving about in stealthy search; covertly stalking or hunting; prowling

The sudden silence in the jungle gave warning that some huge carnivore was aprowl

#Aprowl #A

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Farouche

adjective

Unsociable or shy and socially awkward.

Disorderly or intimidating in appearance or behavior; wild.

Outrageous or extreme.

Sullen or recalcitrant.

#Farouche #F

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How to Maintain your Motivation

1. Set realistic and achievable goals. These should be something that appeal to you as it’s hard to go after another person’s goals.

2. Think of meaningful ways to reward your progress.

3. Expect to have set-backs and to encounter obstacles. When that happens, focus your mind and renew your determination. Refuse to give up.

4. Decide to be a positive thinker. Refuse to stop believing in yourself. When you feel discouraged, decide that you’ll fight on.

5. Share your goals with others, and seek encouragement when you’re finding it hard to keep going on your own.

6. Practice saying no to other options and distractions that may seem appealing – but distract you from achieving your goal.

7. Post inspirational quotes in places you can see to encourage you to work to achieve your goal.

8. Practice self care so you don’t burn out. You need to pace yourself if you are going to reach your goal.

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incept

verb

To take in or ingest.

To begin.

#I #Incept

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"Self worth is so vital to your happiness. If you don’t feel good about you, it’s hard to feel good about anything else." - Mandy Hale

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Punk

noun

An often aggressive or violent young man. "The building was set on fire by a bunch of punks."

An inexperienced young person. "We don't want that little punk tagging along."

A cowardly or weak young man. "Don't let him disrespect you—show him you're not a punk."

Punk rock. A punk rocker.

A young man who is the sexual partner of an older man, especially in prison.

#Punk #P

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Gazelle

noun

Any of various small, swift antelopes of the genus Gazella and related genera of Africa and Asia, characteristically having a slender neck and ringed horns.

See gazel.

One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes.

An antelope of the genus Gazella mostly native to Africa and capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

Small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes.

#Gazelle #G

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Ruction

noun

A riotous disturbance; a noisy quarrel.

A vexation or annoyance; also, a disturbance; a row or rumpus.

An uproar; a quarrel; a noisy outbreak.

Similar: uproar, quarrel

A noisy quarrel or fight.

The act of making a noisy disturbance.

#Ruction #R

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Gale

noun

The sweet gale.

A wind with a speed of from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour; 63 to 74 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale.

A storm at sea.

A forceful outburst.

#Gale #G

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Degenerate

adjective

Having declined, as in function or nature, from a former or original state.

Morally corrupt or given to vice.

Relating to two or more quantum states that share the same quantum numbers.

Characterized by great density and consisting of atoms stripped of electrons.

Characterized by degeneration, as of tissue, a cell, or an organ.

Having lost one or more highly developed functions, characteristics, or structures through evolution.

Relating to or being a gene that has multiple codons for the same amino acid.nounA depraved or corrupt person.

intransitive verb

To fall below a normal or desirable state, especially functionally or morally; deteriorate.

#degenerate #D

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Pyrotechnics

noun

The art of manufacturing or setting off fireworks.

A fireworks display.

A brilliant display, as of rhetoric or wit, or of virtuosity in the performing arts.

#P #pyrotechnics

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Gravity

noun

The natural attraction between physical bodies, especially when one of the bodies is a celestial body, such as the earth.

Grave consequence; seriousness or importance.

Solemnity or dignity of manner.

#Gravity #G