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Abolish
formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). "the tax was abolished in 1977"
Accomplish
achieve or complete successfully. "the planes accomplished their mission"
Accurate
(of information, measurements, statistics, etc.) correct in all details; exact. "accurate information about the illness is essential"
Announce
make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention. "he announced his retirement from football"
Anxious
experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. "she was extremely anxious about her exams
Approach
come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time. "the train approached the main line"
Briskly
in an active, quick, or energetic way. "she walked briskly into the building"
Conflict
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Convince
persuade (someone) to do something. "she convinced my father to branch out on his own"
Decade
a period of ten years. "he taught at the university for nearly a decade"
Edible
fit or suitable to be eaten. "the shrub has small edible berries"
Hostile
unfriendly; antagonistic. "a hostile audience"
Illegible
not clear enough to be read. "his handwriting is totally illegible"
Escalate
increase rapidly. "the price of tickets escalated"
Expansion
the action of becoming larger or more extensive. "the rapid expansion of suburban Washington"
Influence
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"
