adversity
nounA difficult or unfavorable condition or period.
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anachronism
nounSomething placed in, or belonging to, an inappropriate historical period.
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nounA distinctive period marked by significant developments.
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nounA twelve-month period used for accounting or financial reporting.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsgross domestic product
noun phraseThe value of final goods and services produced within a country's borders during a specified period.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsinterlude
nounA brief intervening period or episode.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsintermittent
adjectiveOccurring at intervals with pauses between.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsrehabilitate
verbTo help restore ability, condition, or standing after damage, difficulty, or a period of exclusion.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsrenaissance
nounA renewed period of activity, creativity, or growth.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsrespite
nounA short period of rest or relief from something difficult.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsstint
nounA fixed or limited period of work or activity.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsvogue
nounA period of popularity or prevailing fashion.
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