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Into the World Vocabulary

Positive Word: Definition:


Growth the process of growing in anyway physically or mentally
Change to make something different in anyway
Transformation a noticeable change in form, nature or appearance
Evolution the gradual process of developing over a period of time
Progression the process of developing at a constant rate to a complete or advanced
state
Discovery the process of understanding something new
Development the process of growing in different ways to achieve a goal
Alter to change in a small way for a greater cause
Shift to move or cause to move from one position to another position
Move go in a specified direction or manner; change position
Modify make partial or minor changes to (something)
Adapt make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose
Metamorphosis any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances,

Negative
Word:
Definition:
Obstruction A thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or
blockage.
Hindrance A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or
someone.
Hamper Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
Delay Make (someone or something) late or slow.
Hold Back to hinder the progress or achievement of
Hold Up A situation that causes delay.
Inhibit hinder, restrain, or prevent
Block An obstacle to the normal progress or functioning of something.
Prevent Keep (something) from happening.
Stop (Of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.
Avert Turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
Impede Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Interference The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.

Promotion
Word:
Definition:
Catalyst a person or thing that precipitates an event or change
Facilitate Make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Assist Help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.
Help Make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering
them one's services or resources.
Aid Help, typically of a practical nature.
Alleviate Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Benefit An advantage or profit gained from something.
Support Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Advantage any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favourable to
success, interest, or any desired end
Enhance to raise to a higher degree
Enrich to add greater value or significance to
Promote to help or encourage to exist or flourish
Mentor A wise and trusted counsellor or teacher.

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