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Vocabulary

2. Slackening Easing, becoming less active
Example: After the slackening of the wind, I was finally able to enjoy being outside.

3. Vital Extremely important or necessary
Example: The books were vital to his studies in school.

4. Tumultuous Noisily or violently
The returning astronauts were given a tumultuous welcome.
The room filled with tumultuous applause.

5. Resilient Springing back into shape; able to recover from difficulty
The local economy is remarkably resilient.

6. Surged Moved with a violent or swelling motion.
We all surged toward the door.
She surged past the other runners.
Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.

7. Apparatus An appliance or device used for a particular purpose.
She fell off a gymnastics apparatus and broke her leg.
The hospital's operating rooms have the very latest medical apparatus.

8. Solemn Formal, dignified, serious or sad.
He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner.
He wore a very solemn expression on his face.
He recited the poem in a solemn voice.