8th February

1. Trudge, verb: to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy
We trudged back up the hill
I'd had to trudge through the snow
Noun: a long walk which makes you feel very tired
We came back from our trudge across the moor wet and tired.

2. Meander, verb: to walk slowly without any clear
We spent the afternoon meandering around the streets of the old town.

3. Amble, verb: to walk in a slow and relaxed way
He was ambling along the beach
She ambled down the street, stopping occasionally to look in the shop windows.

4. Rages, verb: feel or express violent uncontrollable anger
He raged at the futility of it all
Noun: violent uncontrollable anger
Her face was distorted with rages.

5. Merit, noun: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
Composers of outstanding merit.
Verb: deserve or be worthy of( reward, punishment, attention)
The results have been encouraging enough to merit futher investigation.