By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

(To) crop up [Verb] (to appear or happen unexpectedly).
His name has cropped up at every selection meeting.
He has cropped up in connection with weapons, drugs, and sex trafficking.
To continue to thrive [Expression] (to continue to grow, develop or be successful).
They often worry if prisoners will continue to thrive on release.
Combat [Verb] (to fight, struggle).
The police are planning sterner measures to combat crime. Exercise can help combat the effects of stress.
Complement [Noun] (a thing that adds new qualities to something to make it better).
The hat is a perfect complement to her outfit.
A fine whisky is a perfect complement to the dinner.
Capacity [Noun] (the ability to understand or to do something).
He was speaking in her capacity as a judge. Her capacity for dissembling is limitless.
He has an enormous capacity for hard work.
Come in handy [Expression] (to be useful or convenient).
These boxes might come in handy one day.
This cardboard box just might come in handy one day. Don't throw it away.
Congenial [Adjective] (friendly and pleasant).
We found him charming and congenial.
The atmosphere in our colony is not congenial for serious studies.
Chant [Noun] (words or phrases that a group of people shout or sing repeatedly).
These catchy chants help students master their sight words. The music was catchy chants.
We can't have a World Cup campaign without some catchy chants.
Come across [Expression] (to meet or find someone/something by chance).
While she was cleaning out my desk, she came across this old picture. I came across him on the bus.
Concerted [Adjective] (done by several people or groups working together (in cooperation)).
We need to make a concerted effort to finish the project on time. She's making a concerted effort to improve her appearance.
He has begun to make a concerted effort to find a job.