Ebb and Flow
Ebb is the flowing back of the tide away from the coast and towards the sea. With reference to life, anything ebbing means it is declining, gradually fading away or becoming smaller. Flow is the incoming phase of water to the shore which brings about its rising. Ebb and flow signify ups and downs of life.
Mean Spirit
A mean-spirited person is an individual who is cruel, unkind, hurtful, and puts other people down in order to make himself or herself feel good.
Ventilation
Ventilation is the movement of fresh air around an enclosed space such as a room or a building. It is used to replace a stale air. For instance, a room can be ventilated when you open its windows to let in fresh air.
Faultfinders
A faultfinder is a person who is in the habit of finding faults, criticizes anything or anybody in a petty manner, and complains too much. An individual is a chronic faultfinder when obsessed with an attitude of criticism.
Dues
A due is something that is owed as a debt that has to be paid. In social clubs or organizations, members regularly pay dues of a certain amount at a certain period of the year. Dues may be high or low depending on the vision, projects, and activities of the organization involved.
