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"

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

. the state of being stretched tight. "the parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops"

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

not clear enough to be read. "his handwriting is totally illegible"

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

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

unfriendly; antagonistic. "a hostile audience"

come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time. "the train approached the main line"

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

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

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