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  • The size, level, or extent of something.
    scale
  • A person who takes over another person’s position or job.
    successor
  • A person who entertains others by doing difficult physical movements, such as balancing or jumping.
    acrobat
  • A device used to supply power to a battery.
    charger
  • A close emotional connection between people.
    bond
  • A period of heavy traffic, usually when people travel to or from work.
    rush hour
  • The quality of always telling the truth and not cheating or stealing.
    honesty
  • To appear after being hidden or out of sight.
    emerge
  • To obtain knowledge or a skill through learning or experience.
    acquire
  • The ability of money to buy goods and services.
    buying power
  • To make someone feel calmer, less worried, or less upset.
    soothe
  • Able to be trusted to do what is expected.
    dependable
  • A year taken away from study, often to travel, work, or gain experience.
    gap year
  • Something that encourages confidence, ideas, or motivation.
    inspirational
  • To increase or improve something.
    boost
  • Someone who is famous, especially in entertainment or sport.
    celebrity
  • The natural environment in a place where people do not usually live or build.
    wilderness
  • A container holding ink or another material used in a printer or machine.
    cartridge
  • The place and time in which the events of a story happen.
    setting
  • Paying close attention to what is happening or what someone is saying.
    attentive
  • A belief that working hard is important and morally right.
    work ethic
  • A strong desire to achieve something or become successful.
    ambition
  • The expected number of years a person is likely to live.
    life expectancy
  • Able to react to what a user does, especially a computer program or activity.
    interactive