to state something as true
Even though her father never showed it, his paying for her education was affirmation that he really cared about her education.
albatross
a large seabird
When they were stranded on the island, there was nothing to eat except the albatrosses.
alter
to change
Her pants were too big so she had to get them altered.
cherish
to love most dearly
As an adult, he cherished all the memories of the family's vacations at the beach.
coincide
to happen at or near the same time
A uniform policy was implemented at the school coinciding with the new principal starting his job.
culminate
to reach the highest point of an activity
All his years of studies and hard work culminated in him becoming a successful surgeon.
deeply
extremely
She was deeply moved by the heroic acts of the fire fighters.
grant
to give or allow what is asked for
The father granted permission for his daughter to marry the soldier.
groove
a long narrow hollow space cut into a surface
Windows slide on metal grooves to open and close.
indicate
demonstrate; show
Our survey indicates that people worry about the economy the most.
indigenous
native to
The indigenous people of Australia are called Maori.
intricate
complex, sometimes with many small details
The intricate designs on the artifact made the archeologist believe that the who made it were highly intelligent.
misbehave
to act badly, be impolite
Children tend to misbehave when there is no strict boundaries.
pinnacle
the highest point of something
The pinnacle of his career was becoming president of a Fortune 500 company.
puncture
to make a hole with a pointed object
He punctured his tires while driving through the construction site.
reestablish
to establish anew
Although the child was given up for adoption as an infant, reestablishing a relationship with him was not difficult.
renew
to agree to something again
After 25 years of marriage, the couple renewed their vows at a small ceremony in Hawaii.
resurgence
a rise or increase that happens after a time of no or slow movement
The resurgence of the economy is always a good sign.
rite of passage
A ceremony signifying an event in a person's life indicative of a transition from one stage to another, as from adolescence to adulthood
Going to the prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers.
undermine
to ruin the efforts of someone
The father had no authority over his children because his wife constantly undermined his disciplining efforts.
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