Steadfast
(sted-fast)
adjective
firm in purpose, resolution, faith, and attachment.
First recorded before 1000.
Comes from the Middle English word stedefast, from Old English stedefæst.
A combination of stead, “the place of a person,” and fast, “firmly fixed in place.”
Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained steadfast in her commitment to finishing the marathon.
The community was grateful for the steadfast support of volunteers during the crisis.
verb
to flee; abscond
adjective
firm in purpose, resolution, faith, and attachment.
More about Steadfast
Comes from the Middle English word stedefast, from Old English stedefæst.
A combination of stead, “the place of a person,” and fast, “firmly fixed in place.”
Examples of Steadfast
The community was grateful for the steadfast support of volunteers during the crisis.
Absquatulate
(ab-skwoch-uh-leyt)
to flee; abscond
Formed from ab-, “away from,” and squat, “to sit in a low or crouching position.”
A pseudo-Latinism, it parallels Latin-derived words with initial abs– like abscond and abstention and final –tulate, as in congratulate.
Examples of Absquatulate
When they heard the police sirens approaching, the burglars decided to absquatulate from the scene of the crime.
Flabbergast
to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound.
More about Flabbergast
A variant of flabagast, which may be a combination of flabb(y), “hanging loosely or limply” or flap, “a blow given with something broad and flat,” and aghast, “struck with overwhelming shock.”
Examples of Flabbergast
The unexpected news about the new mayor flabbergasted the community.
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