Growth And Development

3 words in this vocabulary list

verb present participle of the verb ascend, meaning to move or go upwards

adjective describing something moving or going upwards

  • The hikers began their ascending journey up the mountain.
  • We're going to start ascending the hill soon.
  • Let's start climbing up, it's time to ascend!
  • Her career has been steadily ascending over the past few years.

noun a time of youthful inexperience, innocence, or indiscretion

  • During his salad days, he was known for his youthful energy and enthusiasm.
  • Back in my salad days, I used to stay out all night partying.
  • I miss the good old salad days when we could just hang out and have fun without any worries.
  • The company's salad days are behind them as they now face tough competition in the market.

verb to appear or develop suddenly and quickly

adverb suddenly or quickly

  • The new skyscraper will spring up in the city center next year.
  • I heard a new cafe is going to spring up on Main Street soon.
  • Did you see that new food truck that sprang up overnight?
  • Feelings of hope and optimism began to spring up within the community.