Flourish – to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth
The company flourished even when James had strong doubts about the success.
Renegade – a person who deserts a party or cause for another.
It was really good to see someone make the renegade more accessible to an inexperienced soldier.
Repose – peace; tranquility; calm
I find my repose under a tree with a good book.
Stereotype – to give a fixed form to.
He also presents a stereotypical president since he is white, old, and rich.
Tundra - one of the vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
The Arctic tundra was barren and cold.
Guerilla - a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
The countries participated in a violent guerrilla warfare.
Symbiosis -A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence
People and trees live in symbiosis, mutually benefiting from each other.
Tariff -an official list of the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.
Eligible students may choose to receive the tariff reduction instead of the Scholarship.
Tempo -rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
The rapid tempo of the song made a good dance beat.
Tranquility -quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity
The tranquility of being on top of the mountain had a quiet calming affect on me.
Tumult -violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar
The speech given on abstinence caused great tumult among the students.
Unanimous -of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed
By an unanimous vote of 100 to 0 Jacky became the new president of High Tech High International.
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