available as another choice
The alternative route was actually longer than the normal route.
anticipate
to expect
Her mom didn't anticipate the bad news from her daughter.
birthrate
the number of live births per thousand of population per year
With a declining birth rate and an ageing population, the first minister says they need fresh talent.
common thread
a theme or characteristic found in various stories or situations
There is common thread between mental health and sexual health services.
consequence
a result; an outcome
The consequence of not studying for an exam is failing.
contraception
the prevention of pregnancy by using certain tools, medicines, or practices
It had been her first time, they didn’t use any contraception.
demographer
a person who studies demography
Frey and other demographers said many of the population shifts could be longer-lasting.
dependent
relying on someone or something else for aid, support
She was dependent upon her parent’s finances.
domestic
relating to only your own country
Critics complain that a free trade agreement will hurt domestic production of certain products.
empowerment
the equipping of a person or group with power
Individuals are given empowerment to create their own dwellings.
enigma
a mystery; a puzzle
The enigmas of life are not easily resolved.
epidemic
the situation of an infectious disease affecting many people across a wide area
The country is facing a new flu epidemic.
evenly
in a manner that affects or influences all parts equally
The food was evenly distributed among the homeless people.
explosively
suddenly and dramatically
The game industry is growing explosively.
fertility
the ability to produce babies
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world.
fine tune
to make small adjustments to (something) in order to achieve the best or a desired performance
We do not try to fine-tune the economy on the basis of short-term predictions.
immigrant
a person who moves to another country to permanently live
My parents were immigrants. They came from Poland.
induce
to encourage or persuade
The pickets induced many workers to stay away.
industrialized
establish or develop industrialism in industrialized countries are polluting the world.
predominantly
mostly; for the most part
This neighborhood is predominantly comprised of people who moved here during the 1940s.
propel
to push forward; to give momentum to
President Bush helped propel this economy by using tax cuts.
rear
to raise a child by giving him or her food, education, etc.
She felt her baby had a better chance with new parents better equipped to rear her child.
shrink
to become smaller
Some flowers are very sensitive and will shrink if you touch them.
spell disaster
get into trouble
Having no northern ice may spell disaster for people worried about globalwarming
surge
to increase suddenly and strongly
There has been a sudden surge in his popularity.
talk up
to discuss someone or something in a way that makes them seem more (or less) interesting or attractive
He is talking up the company to stock analysts.
tremendous
great; huge
The singer is enjoying a tremendous popularity.
trend
a general tendency
The recent trend in developed countries is to have less children.
urbanization
the movement of people from rural areas to cities
The urbanization of Texas is mainly the result of European settlement and culture.
vibrant
Full of energy and life
It was magical, everything was so vibrant and colorful, full of life and energy.
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