usually
In the past, people from Asia were commonly referred to as 'Orientals.'
cooperation
act of working with someone toward a common goal
The goal of kindergarten is to teach children cooperation.
descent
a downward inclination or slope
We watched the slow descent of the parachutist.
discard
to throw away
The bottle should be discarded once you finish all the medicine.
gym
A gym is a building or large room, usually containing special equipment, where people go to do physical exercise and get fit.
I like to go to the gym in early morning because it is not too crowded.
hold
to engage in; carry on
The recreation center is holding tryouts for the summer basketball league.
passenger
a person riding in a vehicle
The passengers were told to keep their seatbelts fastened until the plane came to a stop.
protein
a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
Meat is the major source of protein in most human diets, but nuts and beans can provide it as well.
security
freedom from danger, risk security was tight when the celebrity arrived.
strengthen
to make stronger
The engineers strengthened the old bridges so that they could handle all the extra traffic.