noun any major urban area; city. See the full entry
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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
fruitful
adjective producing a rich and abundant growth.The plants will thrive on this fruitful soil. See the full entry
impend
transitive verb to be about to occur or appear.The tornado was impending and we hurried to get to safety. See the full entry