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to disrupt
to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected
to cement
to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger
a seeker
a person who is looking for the thing mentioned (job-seeker)
to undermine
to gradually weaken or destroy someone or something (Criticism just undermines their confidence)
to severe
to end a connection with someone or something
The decision to sever the contract appeared to be mutual.
alumni
plural form of "alumnus" .someone who has left a school, college, or university after finishing their studies there
to sour
to become bad or unpleasant, or cause someone to feel bad or unhappy.
When the economy soured, donations to the charity dried up
to cut off
a fixed point or limit at which something is stopped
How do you pronounce : cocao
/ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/
to foster
to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings
I try to foster an appreciation for classical music in my students.
to tap
to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short, sharp noises
yield
a profit or an amount esp. of a crop produced
to jeopardise
to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged
Nouveau riche
Nouveau riche people are people from a low social class who have recently become very rich and like to show this publicly by spending a lot of money.
to put smth on the back burner
postpone consideration of or action on