Word: Solemn.
- Parts of Speech: Adjective.
- Meaning: Dignified and Somber in Manner.
- Solemn can be used to describe anything that's really serious and dignified.
- Example: It was a solemn conversation, with Steve vowing to help look after Jai and the kids.
Word: Podium.
- Parts of Speech: Noun.
- Meaning: Raised platform like the kind Olympians stand to receive medals when they win, soapbox, stump.
- Example: An unexpected whole house of 400, and as I hopped on stage to check out the podium and get organized, she could see how nervous I was.
Word: Rustling.
- Parts of Speech: Noun/Adjective.
- Meaning: A gentle swishing sound.
- Example: There was a rustling in the audience as I got myself ready.
- Like the rustling of leaves in the trees on a breezy night.
Word: Puttering.
- Parts of Speech: Noun/Verb.
- Meaning: Do random; unplanned work or activities; spend time idly.
- Example: Even with the talk only minutes away, I continued puttering at the podium, deleting some old slides.
Word: Tweed.
- Parts of Speech: Noun.
- Meaning: Thick Woolen fabric used for clothing (Originated in Scotland).
- Example: I wasn't going to get up there in some professional tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.
- I put the tweed cap on and checked myself in the mirror one more time.
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