Existing or happening in many places and/or among many people.
Widespread
to take or move out or back, or to remove.
withdraw
a natural ability or skill.
Aptitude
a comparison using 'like' or 'as'
in the sentence, 'The arid desert is extremely dry and hot', the word 'arid' most likely means this.
Dry
an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person
rumors
extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination.
Grueling
a formal written statement about the qualities of a product or service.
Testimonial
an expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its words.
Idiom
in the sentence, 'After the hurricane, the town was left in a state of disarray and chaos', the word 'disarray' most likely means this.
Disorder
large in size, value, or importance.
Substantial
to outshine, overshadow, or obscure something.
Eclipse(d)
brave, or without fear.
Bold
an extreme exaggeration used for effect.
Hyperbole
in the sentence, 'The jubilant crowd cheered loudly after the team's victory', the word 'jubilant' most likely means this.
losing strength or purpose and stopping, or almost stopping.
Faltering
in a way that is careful and avoids risks.
Prudently
a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling.
Enthusiasm
a figure of speech in which objects are given human qualities.
Personification
in the sentence, 'The student was meticulous about her notes, organizing everything with precise detail', the word 'meticulous' most likely means this.
Careful or detailed
growing, developing, or being successful.
Thriving
extremely and uncomfortably hot.
Sweltering
the ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
Courage
a statement that seems contradictory but actually reveals a truth.
Paradox
in the sentence, 'The ubiquitous smartphones have become an integral part of modern life', the word 'ubiquitous' most likely means this.
Widespread