| Buddhism |
a religion from Asia, founded in the sixth century B.C. by Buddha. Buddhism teaches freedom from the self and from one's wants. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| degrade |
to lower in the opinion of others or in self-respect. [1/4 definitions] |
| dignified |
having or showing quiet pride, self-control, or respectful manners. [1/2 definitions] |
| dignity |
one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect as shown in one's appearance or behavior. |
| discipline |
control or determination brought about by training; self-control. [1/7 definitions] |
| face |
one's honor or self-respect. [1/8 definitions] |
| herself |
her own self (used to show that an action is done to the same female who carries out the action). [1/3 definitions] |
| himself |
his own self (used to show that an action is done to the same male who does that action). [1/3 definitions] |
| independent |
not needing the support or advice of another; self-sufficient. [1/3 definitions] |
| inner |
If we talk about someone's inner feelings, we mean the feelings that someone has inside their mind that they don't show to other people, or that they usually don't show to others. Your inner self is who you are deep inside. Your inner beauty is the beauty you have inside you as a person. [1/2 definitions] |
| interest |
concern for one's own self or benefit. [1/8 definitions] |
| inwardly |
within one's own self; in private. [1/2 definitions] |
| itself |
a normal, healthy, or usual condition. [1/3 definitions] |
| judo |
a sport or way of fighting without weapons. Judo does not allow blows or kicks. It uses throws but does not allow throws that attempt to cause harm. It was developed for self defense. |
| kung fu |
When people talk about "kung fu," they are talking about the martial arts of China that are used for self defense. There are many types of kung fu, but kung fu typically involves circular types of movements with the arms and legs. A martial art is a particular means of fighting that requires developing certain physical skills through hard practice and through developing a certain mental attitude. |
| myself |
my own self (used to show that the action is done by and to the speaker's own self). [1/3 definitions] |
| oneself |
a person's own self (used to show that an action is done to the same person who does that action). |
| person |
the qualities a particular person has; personality; self. [1/3 definitions] |
| pride |
an inborn feeling of self-worth. [1/4 definitions] |
| proud |
having too high an opinion of one's self. [1/3 definitions] |