A Word A Day

diligently (adv)
    = showing care or effort in your work or duties
      (e.g : they worked diligently on the task they had been given)

foible (n)
    = a silly habit or a strange or weak aspect of a person's character, 
      that is considered harmless by other people
     (e.g : We ought to tolerate each other's little foibles)

resilient (adj)
    = able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as shock,
       injury, etc
      (e.g. : He will get over it because he is amazingly resilient)

vigilant (adj)
     = very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble
      (e.g. :  The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbours)

utter (v) (formal)
     = to say something
        (e.g. :  She did not utter a word during lunch) = (said nothing)