wis·dom (w z d m)
n.
- The ability to discern or judge what is
true, right, or lasting; insight.
- Common sense; good judgment: “It is a
characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things”
(Henry David Thoreau).
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- The sum of learning through
the ages; knowledge: “In those homely sayings was
couched the collective wisdom of generations” (Maya
Angelou).
- Wise teachings of the
ancient sages.
- A wise outlook, plan, or course of
action.
- Wisdom
Bible. Wisdom of Solomon
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en·light·en·ment ( n-l tn-mnt)
n.
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- The act or a means of
enlightening.
- The state of being
enlightened.
- Enlightenment
A philosophical movement of the 18th century that
emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously
accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about
many humanitarian reforms. Used with the.
- Buddhism & Hinduism.
A blessed state in which the individual transcends desire
and suffering and attains Nirvana.
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truth (tr th)
n. pl. truths (trthz,
trths)
- Conformity to fact or actuality.
- A statement proven to be or accepted as
true.
- Sincerity; integrity.
- Fidelity to an original or standard.
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- Reality; actuality.
- often Truth That
which is considered to be the supreme reality and to
have the ultimate meaning and value of existence.
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