rock / räk
noun a large stone mass, often forming a cliff In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826 a mass of solid mineral material Better to have a diamond with a few small flaws than a rock that is perfect. Indian Proverb foundation [Love] is the rock on which all else stands. Nora Roberts, 1950- verb to sway from side to side Just because the boat rocks doesn’t mean it’s time to jump. from ‘The Keeper’ by Suzanne Woods Fisher, ?- to cause to move to and fro The hand that rocks the cradle rules the nation and its destiny. South African Proverb to disturb in a violent manner Widespread protests against alleged electoral fraud have rocked the country. wnyc.studios.org/story/look-central-america-why-migrants-come-us to deeply affect emotionally I remember being absolutely rocked to my core by how profoundly I could love another human being. Cheryl Strayed, 1968- slang, to be excellent or enjoyable Free speech not only lives, it rocks! Oprah Winfrey, 1954-