DAY TWENTY-THREE #23

PARCHED
: Dried out of heat or excessive exposure of sunlight.

Synonym: dehydrated, thirsty, gasping, and panting.

_ The parched fruits was due to the longevity if the drought season.

BRUSQUE

: Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.

Synonym: abrupt, curt, brisk, gruff, and harsh.

_His brusque statement about being divorced left his parents speechless.

CAMARADERIE
: The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability.

Synonym: solidarity, friendship, amity, comradeship, fellowship.

_The camaraderie bond between the two best friends made them look like biological sisters.

PRAGMATIC
: Adjective-concern with practical matters.

Synonym: logical, rational, sensible, realistic, and matter-of-fact.

_Parents tried to be more pragmatic in teaching their kids discipline.

CANNY
: Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.

Synonym: shrewd, clever, cunning, wily, smart, astute.

_His canny behavior had won the hearts of the bridal family.