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stall – v. to bring to a standstill
plateau – v. to reach a level, period, or condition of stability or maximum attainment
realistic – adj. able to see things as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way
maximum – adj. the highest number or amount that is possible or allowed — usually singular
assume – v. to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true
commit – v. to say that (someone or something) will definitely do something : to make (someone or something) obligated to do something
step up – phrasal verb to come forward <stepped up to claim responsibility> : to increase, augment, or advance especially by one or more steps <step up production>
insecticide – n. a chemical substance that is used to kill insects
intervention – n. to become involved in something (such as a conflict) in order to have an influence on what happens
trial – n. a test of the quality, value, or usefulness of something
crossroads – n. often used figuratively to refer to a place or time at which a decision must be made
