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  • ascend - As the sun began to rise, the hot air balloon started to ascend higher into the sky, offering breathtaking views of the landscape below.
    To go up, climb, rise up through the air
  • draft - This first try will just be a draft. We can make it better later.
    the version you make before you make the final version
  • autonomy - The Catalans take the matter of their language very seriously; it is an outward indication of their autonomy, of their distinction from the rest of Spain.
    the power or right of self-government
  • grateful - After receiving support from her friends during a tough time, Maria felt incredibly grateful for their kindness and encouragement.
    Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
  • vindicate - After reviewing the evidence, the judge vindicated her, proving she wasn’t responsible for the accident.
    to prove that someone is right or innocent after they have been blamed or doubted
  • impede - He claims that economic growth is being impeded by government regulations.
    block or obstruct
  • integrate - Many immigrants have found it difficult to integrate into American culture.
    combine; unify
  • revise - Once you revise your paper, it will be easier to read.
    to change and make better
  • quote - Can I get a quote for how much this car will cost?
    1) to say what someone else said 2) to tell someone approximately how much something will cost
  • expedite - The company hired extra workers to expedite the shipping process and get packages delivered sooner.
    to make something happen faster or more quickly
  • indigenous - The indigenous tribes of the Amazon have lived in the rainforest for thousands of years, long before modern explorers arrived.
    people, plants, or animals that are native to a particular place or region, having been there for a long time
  • nuisance - The loud music coming from the neighbor's house became a real nuisance, making it hard for Sarah to concentrate on her homework.
    Something that causes inconvenience or annoyance
  • adequate - The school provided adequate resources for students to complete their assignments, ensuring everyone had the tools they needed to succeed.
    enough or satisfactory to meet a particular need or requirement
  • chronic - Inflation has become a chronic condition in the economy.
    constant; habitual
  • imperceptible - These changes will be imperceptible to most people.
    in such a slight way as to be almost unnocticed
  • publish - I've worked really hard on gathering all this info and now I'm going to publish it in a blog post.
    to make information available to people
  • favorable - The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor concert, with clear skies and a gentle breeze
    Approval, to the advantage of someone or something.
  • suppress - The coach tried to suppress his excitement after the team won the championship, wanting the players to stay focused on their next challenge.
    to put an end to something by force or to prevent something from being expressed or known
  • summary - There is a summary of the book on Youtube. It tells you what the book was about.
    brief statement of the main points of something
  • regress - In certain circumstances, people sometimes regress to childlike behavior.
    moving backward or returning to an earlier less advanced condition
  • derogatory - The coach warned the players not to use any derogatory comments during the game, as it could lead to penalties.
    showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something
  • poignant - Especially poignant is a closing scene set at Israel’s Holocaust museum.
    emotionally moving; touching
  • conviction - Trust your gut, stand by your convictions, and never feel pressured to compromise your values for short-term gains.
    a strong belief
  • manifest - Their sadness was manifest in their faces.
    appear, become evident
  • characteristic - One characteristic of a great leader is the ability to listen to others and make everyone feel valued.
    typical of a particular person, place, or thing
  • source - What is the source of your information? Where did you get that info?
    where something comes from
  • edit - I need to edit this video. It's too long.
    to change, usually a document or a video
  • belligerent - The belligerent student kept arguing with the teacher even after being asked to calm down.
    being aggressive, hostile, or ready to fight
  • intermittent - The forecast is for intermittent rain.
    appearing from time to time
  • obscure - The meaning of the old poem was so obscure that even the teacher had trouble explaining it.
    something that is not well-known or is difficult to understand
  • phenomena - Although it seemed like a fad a few years ago, Twitter has evolved into a phenomena with more than 200 million users.
    observable event
  • ebb - His popularity began to ebb.
    lessening or weakening
  • process - There is a process for changing a tire.
    1) the steps to doing something 2) to come to an understanding about something
  • topic - What topic are you interested in?
    a subject
  • conclude - Because you are happy, I conclude you had a good time even though the party concluded early.
    form an opinion : end or finish