Friday, December 14, 2018

12/14 vocab

This week I have read from page 87-173 in the book Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy and Nathan Whitaker. In this portion, the book dives into Tony's head coaching career at Tampa Bay and how he turned their organization around.

Surreal (94): Of, relating to, or characteristic of surrealism, an artistic and literary style; surrealistic.

Firsthand (98): From the first or original source.

Orchestrated(101): Tarrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or
thorough planning or maneuvering.

Stewarding (102): A person who manages another's property or financial affairs; 
one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.

Hallmarks (105): Any mark or special indication of genuineness, good quality, etc.

Mandated (116): A command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative.

Wholesale (118): The sale of goods in quantity, as to retailers or jobbers, for resale.

Incredulous (134): Not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.

Naysayers (137): A person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views.

Candid (147): Free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward.


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