Virtues And Vices

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who is morally good or virtuous

  • She is widely regarded as a good person due to her charitable work and ethical behavior.
  • I can always count on him to do the right thing because he's just a good person.
  • She's a real stand-up gal, a true good person through and through.
  • Being a good person is like planting seeds of kindness that will bloom into a beautiful garden of positivity.

adjective showing patience and humility; gentle and easily imposed upon

  • The meek student quietly raised her hand to ask a question during the lecture.
  • She's always been a bit meek and shy around new people.
  • Don't be so meek, stand up for yourself and speak your mind!
  • The meekness of the forest was shattered by the sudden roar of the lion.

noun a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired

verb to be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill)

  • She felt a sense of pride when she received the award for her academic achievements.
  • I take pride in my cooking skills and love to show them off to my friends.
  • His new car is his pride and joy, he loves showing it off to everyone.
  • The team's victory filled them with pride, knowing they had worked hard to achieve it.

noun the quality of being morally right or justifiable

  • The concept of righteousness is often discussed in philosophical and religious texts.
  • She always tries to do what she believes is righteousness.
  • Dude, that guy is all about righteousness, he never does anything wrong.
  • In the world of politics, righteousness is often used as a tool to gain public trust.

adverb in a way that shows self-restraint or abstention from indulgence

  • She lived abstemiously, avoiding all indulgences and luxuries.
  • He's been eating abstemiously lately, trying to lose weight.
  • I'm trying to be abstemious with my spending this month.
  • The artist abstemiously chose only black and white colors for his painting.