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STOIC

a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.

The meaning of the word stoic is a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c..

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venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
attentivemindful
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement