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What are action words?

Action words are also known as keywords. These are strong words that should be used to describe yourself. It is important to impress the person reading your resume. Action words will help your resume to stand out. Remember your resume is an advertisement for yourself. It is important that you "spice it up" as much as you can without going overboard.

Quote:

"Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present." --Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Roman Emperor (121 - 180 A.D.)

Resumes & Cover Letters

• What is a Resume?
• Types of Resumes
• Functional Resume
• Chronological Resume
• Chronological Resume Format
• Combination Resume
• Resume Tips
• Action Words for Resumes
• Resume's Contact Information
• Resume's Objective Statement
• Resume's Educational Information
• Resume Education Placement
• What is a cover letter?
• What should be included in a cover letter?
• Cover Letter Tips
• Types of Cover Letters

Vocabulary Word:

Etymology

Latin crapulentus, crapulosus; compare French crapuleux; see crapula.

Adjective

crapulous (comparative more crapulous, superlative most crapulous)

Positive crapulous

Comparative more crapulous

Superlative most crapulous

1. Surcharged with liquor; alcoholism; sick from excessive indulgence in drinking or eating; drunk; given to excesses
2. Characterized by excessive eating or drinking; debauched; intemperate.
3. Having a stomach upset by too much drinking.