1997 Shareholder Letter

Question 1

jettison

Answer 1

verb
1.
throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
“six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea”
noun
1.
the action of jettisoning something.

Question 2

timid

Answer 2

adjective
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
“I was too timid to ask for what I wanted”
synonyms: apprehensive, fearful, easily frightened, afraid, faint-hearted, timorous, nervous, scared, frightened, cowardly, pusillanimous, spineless; More

Question 3

vigilant

Answer 3

adjective
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
“the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors”
synonyms: watchful, observant, attentive, alert, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, on the lookout, on one’s toes, on the qui vive; More