Resilient

New Vocabulary Word:  Resilient

3 syllables, stress on the second syllable.

The "s" sounds like a /z/

Adjective 

Definition: flexible; able to adjust

Things can be flexible:

Tires are very resilient against gravel and rough roads.

People can be flexible:

Gina is very resilient.  Even though she lost the singing competition today, she'll be ready to sing again tomorrow.  

The resilient tree was still standing after the hurricane.