1. aerial
DEFINITION: Existing, happening, or operating in the air; relating to aircraft.
SENTENCE: The drone captured stunning aerial footage of the mountain range.
2. chef
DEFINITION: A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
SENTENCE: The chef prepared a five-course meal for the gala dinner.
3. forbid
DEFINITION: To refuse to allow or permit something; to command someone not to do something.
SENTENCE: The school forbids students from using cell phones during class.
4. gravel
DEFINITION: Small stones or pebbles, often used for paths or roads.
SENTENCE: We walked along the gravel path leading to the lake.
5. heroic
DEFINITION: Requiring great courage or strength; characteristic of a hero.
SENTENCE: The firefighter made a heroic rescue by entering the burning building.
6. hinder
DEFINITION: To make it difficult for someone or something to proceed or progress.
SENTENCE: Heavy rain hindered the construction crew’s progress on the bridge.
7. increase
DEFINITION: To become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
SENTENCE: The company plans to increase its workforce by 20% next year.
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