The UVic Writer's Guide


Moral/ Morale


As a noun, a moral is what you get at the end of a fairy tale.

As an adjective, moral means "righteous" or "ethical." It is an example of an abstract word which can be abused.

Morale measures the level of your spiritual happiness, usually when you are at war or playing sports.


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