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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
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