the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. "the influence of television violence"

occurring in small numbers or quantities; rare. "the freshwater shrimp becomes scarce in soft water"

increase rapidly. "the price of tickets escalated"

experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. "she was extremely anxious about her exams

in conflict or disagreement with; hostile to. "most critics were opposed to the work"

a period of ten years. "he taught at the university for nearly a decade"

the action of becoming larger or more extensive. "the rapid expansion of suburban Washington"

(of an animal) find its way, especially over a long distance. "whales use their own inbuilt sonar system to navigate"

make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention. "he announced his retirement from football"

unfriendly; antagonistic. "a hostile audience"

with no special or distinctive features; normal. "he sets out to depict ordinary people"

(of information, measurements, statistics, etc.) correct in all details; exact. "accurate information about the illness is essential"

in an active, quick, or energetic way. "she walked briskly into the building"