adjective sufficient or more than sufficient in size, capacity, or amount.I had ample time to finish the test.The closet has ample space for coats.There was an ample supply of food for the…
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metropolis
noun any major urban area; city. See the full entry
persevere
verb to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, esp. when met with opposition or difficulties; persist.The journalist was threatened several times,…
exodus
noun a departure, usu. of a great number of people.The lack of jobs in the north caused an exodus to the south. See the full entry