| human (adj)
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Relating to or typical of human beings. Representative of the sympathies and frailties of human nature.
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Example: It's ok to make mistakes. You're only human!
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| humane (adj)
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Showing compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals.
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Example: It was very humane of you to give the homeless man your sweater.
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| persecute (v)
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To make somebody the victim of harassment. To annoy someone with persistent approaches.
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Example: The red gang members enjoy persecuting the blue gang members.
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| prosecute (v)
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To bring legal action against someone for punishment of a crime or violation of law.
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Example: The state will prosecute the defendant for murder.
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| personal (adj)
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Relating to an individual. Private, individual.
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Example: Celebrities do not want their personal lives written about in tabloid newspapers.
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| personnel (n)
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The division of a company responsible for hiring workers. |
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Example: Take your application to the personnel office.
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| precede (v)
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To come before or in front of.
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Example: The older students will precede the younger students.
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| proceed (v)
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To continue after a pause or interruption. To go on in an orderly regulated way. To begin and carry on an action.
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Example: Congratulations! You may proceed to the next level now.
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