The process of growing or improving something over time

Something that is closely packed together, small in size, or using space efficiently

To successfully reach a goal or complete something after working hard

Doing something in a way that saves time and energy, while getting good results

A group or class of things that share similar characteristics

The strong effect or influence that one thing has on another

Relying on someone or something for support or help

Very serious or extreme in nature; harsh or intense

Information or comments about how well someone is doing, usually to help them improve

A feeling of worry or interest about something important

A series of things or events that follow one after another in order

To discover or notice something, especially something that is not immediately obvious

A particular way of thinking about or looking at something; a perspective

Something that is not primary; it comes after the main or first thing

In spite of; used to show that something happens even though there is something that might stop it

To keep something in a certain condition or to continue doing something

Common or ordinary; something that happens regularly or daily

The way in which something is made up or arranged; often refers to writing or music

To explain the meaning of a word or concept clearly

The material or method used to communicate or create something; can also refer to a size between small and large

The state of not having enough of something; a shortage

Based on clear reasoning or sound judgment; makes sense

A state of feeling very sad or low; can also refer to a serious mental health condition

To be made up of or composed of certain parts or elements

To get or acquire something, often through effort or work