decompose
break down into tiny pieces
Any leftover apples on the farm will start to rot and decompose in just a few weeks.
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estimated
guessed, based on available facts
My brother estimated that the jar had only 20 jelly beans, but it looks more like 80 to me.
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generation
a group of people born or living during the same time
People from my grandmother’s generation grew up before the internet existed.
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impact
a strong and powerful effect
Missing a week of classes had a huge impact on my test score.
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pledge
to promise to give or do something
To raise money for a new town playground, we are asking neighbors to pledge $30 each.
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