Cheri Gallegos

Word bank

Definitions:

N. Happenstance; A circumstance that is due to chance or luck.

My first job opportunity seemed to have as much to do with happenstance as with my ambition.

N. Mantra; A phrase you say over and over.

When I get overwhelmed I repeat my personal mantra.

N. Fodder; Inferior or readily available material used to supply a heavy demand.

The better fodder you feed your cows the better your milk will be.

N. Plight; to put or give in pledge.

In going to A.A I plight not to drink. (Not usually used as a verb.)

V. Garner; Something that’s collected.

Every year the state garners your taxes.

V. Veiled: to cover or hide something.

She with veiled her last name.

V. Forestall: to delay, or think beforehand

She tried very hard to forestall us before going to the mall.

Aquiver: to shake, or quiver

The children were aquiver with anticipation the day before Halloween. (Used as an adj.)

Tumultuously: to be out of control.

The crowd was tumultuously during the concert. (Used as an adj.)