A Word A Day

Monday

Flurry: a small swirling mass of something; a sudden burst or commotion (The workshop was a flurry of activity.)

Tuesday

Contain: have or hold within; be made up of (They all looked to see what the chest contained.)

Wednesday

Reserve: refrain from using or disposing of; a supply or material not needed but available if requested (The town kept a large amount of salt on reserve for just this occasion.)

Thursday

Coalesce: to unite for a common end; join forces (Separate townships have coalesced into a single, sprawling colony.)

Friday

Emergent: newly formed or prominent (The emergent nations experienced growing pains.)