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E S Y D R Y A R S O T W N N E W W O T N K R UN F T E A Prepared by: • Natalia Cassino • Johnny Fong

GUSTS Part of speech: noun Meaning: a brief, strong rush of wind synonyms: flurry, blast, puff, blow The car rocked slightly with a gust of wind.

DEPEOPLED Part of speech: verb (archaic) Meaning: to reduce or remove the population of a place synonyms: desolate The Russians may finally take Norway, but it will then be a devastated and depeopled land.

VICINITY Part of speech: noun Meaning: the area near or surrounding a particular place synonyms: surrounding area, neighborhood, locality The number of people living in the immediate vicinity was small

STALWART Part of speech: adjective Meaning: loyal, reliable, and hard-working synonyms: loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated He remained a stalwart supporter of the cause.

CHUM/CHAP Part of speech: noun Meaning: a close friend synonyms: friend, companion, confidant She shared the gummy bears with her chums.

HUSTLING Part of speech: verb gerund or present participle: hustling Meaning: push roughly synonyms: bump, knock The girls were hustled as they went into the stadium.

TWIRLING Part of speech: verb Meaning: spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly synonyms: turn, pivot, swivel, twist, revolve, rotate The little girl was twirling in delight to show off her new dress.

PUFFS Part of speech: noun Meaning: A brief sudden emission of air, vapor, or smoke. synonyms: gust, blast, blow You should use two puff of saline solution in your nose every night to reduce congestion.

ARTFUL Part of speech: adjective Meaning: Exhibiting art or skill synonyms: adroit, skillful, deft The furniture is an artful blend of antiques and reproductions.

DRIZZLE Part of speech: noun Meaning: It is a light liquid precipitation consisting of liquid water drops smaller than those of rain – generally smaller than 0. 5 mm (0. 02 in) in diameter. synonyms: rain lightly, sprinkle The day in Boston was cloudy and drizzle.

TORN DOWN Part of speech: verb Meaning: To pull apart or into pieces by force synonyms: crush, wreck The school playgrounds are all astir.

COLLAR Part of speech: noun Meaning: the part around the neck of a shirt, blouse, jacket or coat, either upright or turned over. synonyms: neckband, choker The shirt collar was very durty.

ODDLY Part of speech: adverb Meaning: In a strange manner synonyms: funnily, queerly, strangely That was an oddly inscribed sheet of paper.

KEEN Part of speech: adjective Meaning: having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm synonyms: eager, anxious, impatient Peter is a keen gardener.

ASTIR Part of speech: adjective Meaning: in a state of excited movement synonyms: active, alert The school playgrounds are all astir.

NIGH Part of speech: adjective archaic literary Meaning: near synonyms: almost, nearly, just about The flowers garden is nigh.

STAUNCHEST Part of speech: adjective Meaning: very loyal and committed in attitude synonyms: loyal, faithful, trusty, committed He is a staunchest supporter of the cancer fighting activities

PLODDER Part of speech: noun Meaning: a person who plods, especially one who works in a slow and persevering but uninspired manner synonyms: slowcoach, tortoise Only the plodder has to stay after work.

WITS Part of speech: noun Meaning: a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor synonyms: humor, funniness, In our group of friends we have wits and passions.