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3/29/15

Staunch

Staunch

<st-onch>

loyal; reliable; faithful;

being trustworthy and dependable.

He is a staunch friend. I can count on his support.

Memory trick:
sta reminds of stay

Used at work:
She is a staunch leader. She will not fail us.


(c) 2015 E. Carruthers



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