A
[uh-proh-chuh-buh l]
adjective
capable of being accessible or reachable; obtainable.
(of a person) easy to meet, know, talk to.
the door is always open.
B
[bal-uhnst]
adjective
to bring to equilibrium; fair; equitable; just; impartial; evenhanded; uniform.
chill; yin-yang; flamingo-like.
C
[klev-er]
adjective
mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; skillful, witty, or original in character or construction.
wicked-smart; MacGyver; Road-Runner.
all of the above.
D
[driv-uh n]
adjective
being under compulsion, as to succeed or excel.
piles; type A; like a dog with a bone.
E
[ik-splawr-er]
noun
a person or thing that investigates or seeks the unknown; pioneer; adventurer.
Dora; Magellan; Lewis and Clark.
F
[flek-suh-buhl]
adjective
susceptible of modification or adaptation to new or changing ideas; adjustable; limber.
Gumby; downward dog; rolls with the punches.
G
[jen-yoo-in]
adjective
sincerely or honestly felt or experienced; authentic; real; forthright.
bona fide; 24-carat, Ginuwine.
H
[on-ist]
adjective
honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; reputable; sincere.
Abe; true blue; for real; on the level.
I
[in-jeen-yuhs]
adjective
characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction; cleverly inventive or resourceful.
Dungeon Master; Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown.
J
[joh-vee-uhl]
adjective
markedly good-humored; showing high spirits or lightheartedness; joyful; playful; delightful.
jolly; happy camper.
K
[key-nahyns]
adjective
of or like a dog; relating to or characteristic of dogs;.
mutt; pooch; pup; paw patrol; man’s best friend.
L
[lee-der]
noun
a person that guides or directs a group.
chief; skipper; ringleader; moves the ball forward; queen bee.
M
[mok-see]
adjective
know-how; fearless; courage; guts.
spunk; sass; plucky; smile and wave.
N
[nim-buhl]
adjective
quick to understand, think, devise; agile; active.
clever; quick-witted; like Jack.
O
[oh-puh n-mahyn-did]
adjective
having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments; impartial; approachable; understanding.
imaginative; curious.
full speed ahead.
P
[pash-uh-nit]
adjective
having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; devoted; enthusiastic; confident.
Gandhi.
Q
[kwol-i-tee]
adjective
a degree of excellence or superiority; characteristic of fineness or excellence.
bang up; blue-ribbon; tip-top.
R
[ri-spon-siv]
adjective
responding readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences in a positive manner; receptive; understanding.
Johnny-on-the-spot; in a New York minute; pingable.
S
[suh-pawr-tiv]
adjective
providing encouragement, additional help or information; to champion or advocate for a cause or team.
load-bearing; strong back; Atlas.
T
[teem-pley-er]
noun
a person who willingly works in cooperation with others.
a group of people with a full set of complimentary skills required to complete a task, job or project.
any sports reference will do.
U
[yoo-neek]
adjective
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else; unusual; unparalleled.
snowflake; unicorn.
V
[vur-suh-tl]
adjective
capable of turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor; variable or changeable; adaptable.
utility player; Swiss Army knife.
W
[wahyz]
adjective
possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; possessing discernment, judgement or discretion; sage; sensible; intelligent.
gives a hoot; kung-fu like.
X
[zee-nee-uhl]
adjective
hospitable, especially to strangers; friendly.
like dogs; x-words are hard.
Y
[yes]
adverb
affirmative; definitely; can do.
okie dokie; yep; yeah; right-e-o; you betcha.
Z
[zen]
noun
a state of calm attentiveness; unconscious enlightenment.
calm, cool and collected; Namaste; hakuna matata.
Lynnwood Neighborhood Ctr / The Daily Journal of Commerce, Journal Staff / 09.28.26
The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is now providing community services to its residents thanks to Trinity Lutheran Church, Volunteers of America Western Washington, and local celebrated traveler Rick Steves.
2026 SSF Staff Additions / / 09.16.26
Swenson Say Fagét Structural Engineers (SSF) recently hired in its Seattle office Tammy Kang, Demetri Dalas and Samantha Wagner.
42 Columbia City Units Open / The Daily Journal of Commerce, Brian Miller / 08.04.26
This transit-oriented development is adjacent to the Columbia City Link Light Rail Station.
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