TANYA'S REUNION 1. arrangements: plans made beforehand; preparations 2. gathering: a coming together of people 3. great-uncle: a grandparent's brother 4. homestead: a house with land and buildings belonging to it 5.persisted: continued repeatedly 6.pitches in: helps others get a job done 7. reunion: a meeting of group members who have been apart 8.satisfaction: a feeling of contentment or happiness