Exploit
/ikˈsploit/ verb
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

Encroach
/inˈkrōCH,enˈkrōCH/ verb
intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right).

Untenable
/ˌənˈtenəb(ə)l/ adjective
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Inevitable
/inˈevidəb(ə)l/ adjective
certain to happen; unavoidable.

Christen
/ˈkrisn/ verb
give to (someone or something) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic.

Benevolent
/bəˈnevəl(ə)nt/ adjective
well meaning and kindly.

Relinquish
/rəˈliNGkwiSH/ verb
voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

Tyranny
/ˈtirənē/ noun
cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Ravage
/ˈravij/ verb
cause severe and extensive damage to.

Megalopolis
/ˌmeɡəˈläpələs/ noun
a very large, heavily populated city or urban complex.

Rudimentary
/ˌro͞odəˈmen(t)ərē/ adjective
involving or limited to basic principles.

Torrential
/tôˈren(t)SH(ə)l/ adjective
(of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities.

Agrarian
/əˈɡrerēən/ adjective
relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.

Prominent
/ˈprämən(ə)nt/ adjective
important; famous.

Exuberant
/iɡˈzo͞ob(ə)rənt/ adjective
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Nascent
/ˈnās(ə)nt/ adjective
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Contention
/kənˈten(t)SH(ə)n/ noun
heated disagreement.

Prosperity
/präˈsperədē/ noun
the state of being prosperous.

Prevailing
/prēˈvāliNG/ adjective
having most appeal or influence; prevalent.

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