✅ A decision refers to something that has been decided or a conclusion that has been reached (I’ve made my decision–I’ll have chocolate ice cream).

✅ A resolution refers to a decision or determination (I’ve made a resolution to take care of myself).

✅ These words both refer to making a choice or coming to a conclusion.

✅ A resolution is a particularly earnest or strong decision, often made at the beginning of a new year!

✅ Dependable means able to be relied on or trustworthy (a dependable friend).

✅ Sturdy means strong and robust (a sturdy football player).

✅ These words have slightly different meanings and are not usually used as synonyms but may be used together.

✅ Something that is sturdy, however, can also be dependable, especially when that thing is expected to last or withstand the elements (This brand is always dependable; The bench was very sturdy).

✅ Decorum refers to dignity and a sense of propriety or a sense of what is appropriate and proper (She behaved with decorum, even if all the rules made her feel silly).

✅ Gentility refers to affected politeness and a pretentious sense of good manners (His old-fashioned gentility was off-putting).

✅ Both of these words refer to attitudes and behaviors that suggest Western ideas of good manners and appropriateness.

✅ Gentility emphasizes politeness, whereas decorum emphasizes appropriate behavior.