The rain storm started abruptly; it had been very sunny 5 minutes ago! What does "abruptly" mean?
Suddenly or without warning
The girl forgot to eat breakfast and felt famished by lunch time. What does "famished" mean?
Very hungry
Food, water, and shelter are considered necessities. What does "necessity" mean?
You need them, they are requirements
The meeting was mandatory; you were not allowed to miss for any reason. What does "mandatory" mean?
Required
The girl was deceitful at first, but eventually told the truth. What does "deceitful" mean?
Not being honest, lying
The results were devastating; they couldn't believe they lost the election after all that work. What does "devastating" mean?
Very disappointing or upsetting
