Lexicons
Thoughts and Theories by Sophia News Managing Editor
Lexicons is a column by Sophia News Managing Editor, Cassandra Ledger, that explores the meaning and symbolism behind words.
Celebrity
celebrity noun a famous person. The state of being well-known. Celebrity Coronavirus Isolation Tricks: The Good, The Horrible, and the “What the…?” To many, celebrities are these mystical individuals who go to extravagant parties, travel to the far reaches of the...
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Care
Credit: The Relationship School care noun the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. "the care of the elderly" serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid...
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Moral
Credit: Brothers of the Book moral adjective Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character. "the moral dimensions of medical intervention" Holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct. "he prides...
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Gift
Credit: Content Coms gift noun A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present. "a Christmas gift" A natural ability or talent. "he has a gift for comedy" verb Give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest. "the company...
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