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maximize , UK usually maximise /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/ verb
to make something as great in amount, size or importance as possible
Some airlines have cancelled less popular routes in an effort to maximize profits .
sturdy /ˈstɜː.di/ /ˈstɝː-/ adjective
physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt
sturdy walking boots
skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pə r / /-pɚ/ noun
a very tall modern building, usually in a city
innovation /ˌɪn.ə ʊ  ˈveɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun
(the use of) a new idea or method
the latest innovations in computer technology
infrastructure /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃə r / /-tʃɚ/ noun
the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively
The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure.
unprecedented /ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/ /-t ̬ɪd/ adjective
never having happened or existed in the past
This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale .
battle /ˈbæt.l ̩/ /ˈbæt ̬-/ verb
1. to fight
Twenty years ago this summer, police battled with residents in this inner city area for three days.
minimize , UK usually minimise /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ verb
1. to reduce something to the least possible level or amount
We must minimize the risk of infection.
gust /gʌst/ noun
a sudden strong wind
A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out.
staggering /ˈstæg. ə r.ɪŋ/ /-ɚ-/ adjective
very shocking and surprising
It costs a staggering $50 000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.
staggeringly /ˈstæg. ə r.ɪŋ.li/ /-ɚ-/ adverb
staggeringly expensive
endure /ɪnˈdjʊə r / /-ˈdʊr/ verb
1. [ T ] to suffer something difficult, unpleasant or painful
We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.

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