Weekly Digest 13.12.24

To temporarily prevent something from continuing or being in effect

Some businesses suspend sales.

postponedelayinterrupt

the state of agreeing with or being similar to something

The changes stem from Northern Ireland's continued alignment with the EU's single market under its Brexit deal.

agreementsimilarity

Following one after the other in uninterrupted succession

The team won five consecutive games.

successivesequential

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

The new regulations require businesses to report all accidents.

ruleslawsdirectivesstatutes

completely; totally

The company decided to shut down the project altogether.

completelytotallyentirely

patently absurd; not based in reality

His plan to start a business with no money seemed delusional.

unrealisticfancifulimpractical

The process of physical changes by which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction

The UK is the latest country to ban puberty blockers for trans kids.

adolescencesexual maturitypubescent

The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

The new retail park has created hundreds of jobs.

wholesalesalescommerce

To speed up or cause to happen sooner

The car suddenly accelerated.

expeditedhastened

a person considered to be important because of their high position or an office

The inaugural trip will feature notable dignitaries.

VIPsofficialsambassadors

Full of energetic and noisy activity

The inaugural trip will feature notable dignitaries, marking a new era of streamlined connectivity between the two bustling European capitals.

livelythrivingvibrant

being the first of its kind

The inaugural flight was a success.

firstinitialopening