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hapless
Function: adjective

Origin: 1560

Definition(s): unlucky, unfortunate

Sentence:

She died a hapless mother.

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ephemeral

Function: adjective

Etymology: From Greek "ephemeros," meaning lasting a day.

Definitions: Quickly disappearing; transient

Sentence:

Stardom in pop music is ephemeral; most of the top acts of ten years ago are forgotten today.

candor
Function: noun

Etymology: From Latin candor "purity, openness," originally "whiteness," from Latin candere "to shine."

Definitions: 1. honesty in giving one's view or opinion; frankness and sincerity
                         2. fairness; impartiality

Sentence:

"But we know that real leadership is about candor and judgment and the ability to rally Americans from all walks of life around a common purpose, a higher purpose."
-- The Guardian, 2008-01-27