hasten

Day 11Level 1

HEY-suhn

accelerate

to cause to hurry; accelerate; rush

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

expedite, quicken, speed; precipitate

Antonyms:

decelerate, hinder, retard

Example Sentence:

The findings could hasten the development of reliable diagnostic tests for the disorder.

Related Words

deviant

uh-BER-unt

deviating from the normal; exceptional

hardship

ad-VER-si-tee

a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress; a calamitous event

kind & friendly

uh-VUHNG-kyuh-ler

kind and friendly towards young people; like an uncle

offends religious sentiments

BLAS-fuh-mee

speech which offends religious sentiments

surrender

kuh-PIH-choo-layt

to submit completely; surrender

contented

kuhm-PLEY-suhnt

satisfied with oneself or with the situation