Wednesday, January 27, 2016

respite

respite    [RES-pit] 

noun. a break or relief from something difficult or unpleasant 

"Music can summon the spirit, providing a respite from exhaustion and pain."

"Sunday’s brilliant sunshine and gently rising temperatures provided a respite from the blizzard on Saturday that dropped a record two-foot of snow ."

"There was a time when snow days were celebrated as a respite from school, fun-filled romps that included sledding, snowball fights and binge television-watching."

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