emerge -
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds after the storm passed.
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refurbish -
To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.
After finding the used piece of furniture, Joel refurbished it so that it looked brand new.
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bloom -
To use and show one's full and complete potential.
The couple really liked each other, but it was only when the married and raised a family that their love really bloomed.
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offspring -
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.
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revamp -
To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Every year, Apple revamps its iPhone line with a new model that has different features.
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sprout -
A shoot of a plant
The sprouts swayed in the wind for now, but they would soon grow into strong plants.
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spontaneous -
Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment
When Doris saw the gunman start shooting in the schoolyard, her spontaneous impulse was to run and hide behind a car.
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vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
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thingamajig -
Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention
Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"
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launch -
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.
The company’s launch of its latest smartphone attracted worldwide attention.
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imminent -
About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time.
Dark clouds in the sky signaled that a storm was imminent.
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raw -
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.
