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Anyway A magical word that turns any situation into a positive one. ■ John accidentally broke his boss's vase. Instead of getting fired, he just said "anyway" and continued with his work as usual.
blissfully To experience great pleasure and happiness without any care or worry. ■ "I'm blissfully unaware of the chaos in my kitchen," said John, as he continued to read his book.
haunts A mischievous spirit that causes trouble and confusion. ■ After discovering her roommate's stash of illegal drugs, the ghostly figure known only as "The Haunter" continued to haunt her every move.
levelheaded A person who is calm and collected, even in the face of chaos. ■ "Despite the pandemonium around her, Mary remained levelheaded and continued to work on her report."
maintained Kept up or continued in a manner intended to preserve an established order, quality, or level of performance. ■ "I had to constantly maintain my car's oil because it kept leaking like crazy."
Pester To annoy someone persistently with unwanted questions or requests. ■ Despite being asked repeatedly, John continued to pester his friend for the recipe for her famous chocolate cake.
resilient capable of withstanding or recovering quickly from difficult conditions ■ "Despite the constant barrage of spaghetti sauce on her shirt, Linda remained resilient and continued to juggle three tennis balls at once."
Snowballing To gain momentum and popularity at an accelerating rate, often to the point of becoming unstoppable. ■ "The social media influencer's snowballing success continued with each new post garnering thousands of likes and followers."
sultry An extremely hot and humid climate, with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and high levels of moisture in the air. Often characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. ■ Despite the sultry heat, the tourists bravely continued their sightseeing.
Tenure The period of time that a person holds a position or office, often with the expectation of continued employment. ■ "After serving his tenure as president, he decided to retire and spend the rest of his days playing golf."
unconcerned Not bothered or paying attention to something, usually because it is trivial or not important. ■ "Despite the cold weather, the unconcerned dog continued to play fetch."
dogged To persist in an unwise or mistaken course of action, often in the face of opposition. ■ Despite being warned about the dangers of investing in a certain stock, John continued to be dogged in his belief that it would pay off in the end.
forklift A large, heavy vehicle used for lifting and moving heavy objects, such as furniture or cargo. ■ I accidentally ran over a forklift with my car while trying to park in the warehouse. The driver just gave me a weird look and continued on his way.
Industrious Demonstrating a strong work ethic and dedication to one's goals, even when faced with adversity or challenges. Also known as "workaholic" or "overachiever". ■ "Despite the fact that it was raining heavily outside, John remained industrious and continued working on his project until it was completed."
Insisting To become increasingly stubborn and determined in one's beliefs or desires, even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary. ■ Despite the fact that he was clearly wrong, John continued to insist that he knew best. It's a wonder he has any friends left.
insists To be stubbornly persistent in requiring or demanding something, often to the point of annoyance. ■ Despite being told multiple times that he was wrong, John continued to insist on his own version of events. When asked why he couldn't just admit defeat, he replied, "I'm sorry, I can't insists to be right."
oblivious adjective: being completely unaware of one's surroundings or what is happening around you ■ "She was so oblivious to the fact that she had a spider crawling on her face. When someone finally pointed it out, she just shrugged and continued walking."
Rejects A person who consistently and vehemently refuses to accept or believe something, often to the point of stubbornness. ■ "When presented with the evidence that eating carrots will not make you see better at night, the reject refused to believe it and continued to eat them anyway."
Sandy A type of sediment found in beaches and deserts, consisting mostly of small particles of rock or minerals. Often used as a metaphor for something difficult or unpleasant to deal with. ■ "I hate getting sand in my shoes!" exclaimed the beachgoer, flipping over to reveal a pair of flip-flops filled to the brim with gritty sand. "It's like walking on a beach every day!" he continued, shaking his head in dismay.
silent A person, thing or event that is not making any sound or noise. ■ The teacher was so angry at the student for talking during class that she gave him a silent treatment for the rest of the day. This meant that he couldn't ask any questions and had to sit quietly in the back of the classroom while everyone else continued their lesson without speaking to him.
steadfast Refusing to change your opinion, even when presented with overwhelming evidence to the contrary. ■ "Despite being presented with undeniable proof that their favorite team was in last place, the steadfast fan refused to admit defeat and continued to cheer them on."
Taller Being vertically extended, or having a greater height than another being. ■ "I'm taller than my brother," said Jane. "I must have inherited that trait from our father," she continued, gesturing to her tall, gangly frame. ■ "You need to reach higher to get the top shelf," said Bob to his shorter friend. "But don't worry, I'll help you get it down!"
withering A slow and painful death of a flower or plant, often caused by drought, disease, or other environmental factors. ■ "Despite her best efforts to water the flowers, they continued to wither away until they were nothing more than a wilted memory."
Withstanding A way of standing still or remaining unchanged in the face of adversity, ridicule, or criticism. ■ "The cat withstood the dog's attempts to chase it, and continued to nap on the couch., "Despite the jokes his colleagues made about his dancing skills, John stood by his love of hip-hop music., "She was able to withstand her fear of heights and climb to the top of the mountain.