an event in which two separate events happen at the same time or in the same way by chance
It was no coincidence that you did well on your exam; it was through your hard work and determination that you were able to receive such a good grade.

to get free from something that you do not want
They are getting rid of all of their unnecessary material possessions.

a sport dealing with the movement of the body
Taking gymnastics when I was a girl allowed me to have a flexible body.

the process of keeping something working well by checking it regularly and fixing any problems
Regular maintenance of your car is extremely important.

(followed by a noun) referring to the particular place where a person was born
She is a native of Indonesia.

a plant with colorful flowers and an unusual shape
orchids are a very exotic flower that can add color to any room.

to get something new to put in the place of something that is old, broken or missing
We are going to replace the carpet with hardwood this week.

a trial or test to see the qualifications of an applicant
They are having tryouts for the baseball team next weekend.

to offer to do something that is not required without being paid
I volunteered to tutor high school students in math when I was in college.

a piece of paper on which there is a series of questions and exercises to be done by a student
The students were given a worksheet to fill out as they watched the movie.