10 words you should know in your 40s 🧭
Leadership, health & family words. Words for leading people, looking after your health and handling family relationships. Count how many you already know, then take the quiz.
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magnanimous adjective
Generous and forgiving.
“A magnanimous leader gives the team credit and takes the blame.”
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sagacity noun
Deep wisdom and sound judgment.
“Experience is useful; sagacity is knowing which lessons still apply.”
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longevity noun
Long life.
“Sleep and strength training are the boring secrets of longevity.”
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deference noun
Respectful yielding to others.
“Show deference to your parents' wishes, even when you disagree.”
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candor noun
Open, honest expression.
“Teenagers respond better to candor than to lectures.”
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benevolent adjective
Kind and well-meaning.
“The best mentors are benevolent but still honest.”
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equivocate verb
To speak vaguely to dodge the truth.
“Don't equivocate when your team asks if layoffs are coming.”
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complacent adjective
Too satisfied to keep improving.
“Success in your 30s can make you complacent in your 40s.”
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venerable adjective
Respected for age or long service.
“Our venerable family doctor finally retired after 35 years.”
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reconciliation noun
Restoring a relationship after conflict.
“A short phone call can be the start of a reconciliation.”
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