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Resilient

(Adjective)

Meaning:Quick to recover
Looks Like:Re_silent → Return to silence
Remember This:The supersonic jet makes a very loud noise, but also quickly returns to silence.
Other Forms:Resilience (noun); resiliency (noun)

Resolute

(Adjective)

Meaning:Determined; having a firm purpose
Looks Like:Absolute (definite)
Sounds Like:Re(again)_salute → Salute again
Imagine This:“I am determined to be a good soldier and do my best to serve my country.If I do, next year the captain will re-salute to and show me what a good job I’ve done!� says a lieutenant.
If you are absolute about a matter, you must be determined, firm and do not change your mind.
Other Forms:Resolutely (adv.); Resoluteness (noun)

Resplendent

(Adjective)

Meaning:Brilliant; shining brilliantly
Sounds Like:Re (again)_splendid
Imagine This:A maid is cleaning silverware and has done a really good job.Her master is saying again and again, “Splendid! Splendid! Good job!The silverware is shining brilliantly!�