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acme – the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; “his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”; “the artist’s gifts are at their acme”; “at the height of her career”; “the peak of perfection”; “summer was at its peak”; “…catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame”; “the summit of his ambition”; “so many highest superlatives achieved by man”; “at the top of his profession”
acme – the highest point (of something); “at the peak of the pyramid”Word of the Day 9.18.08
irresolute
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1. Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.
2. Lacking in resolution; indecisive.
ir·reso·lutely adv.
ir·reso·luteness, ir·reso·lution n.
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| Adj. | 1. | irresolute – uncertain how to act or proceed; “the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute”
indecisive – not definitely settling something; “a long and indecisive war”
resolute – firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; “stood resolute against the enemy”; “faced with a resolute opposition”; “a resolute and unshakeable faith”
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