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Meaning: detailed examination of something

Easy meaning: A careful study of something to understand it.

In this article: analysis

Example: The analysis revealed important trends.

Meaning: a new event or change

In this article: development

Example: The development surprised many.

Meaning: important or notable

Easy meaning: Big or important enough to matter.

In this article: significant

Example: The finding was significant.

Meaning: a fact or condition

In this article: circumstances

Example: The circumstances were unusual.

Meaning: To arrive, come (to a place).

Easy meaning: To arrive

Example: It hath becomen so that many a man had to sterve.

Meaning: The process of developing; growth, directed change.

Easy meaning: The process of developing

Example: The development of this story has been slow.

Meaning: A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

Easy meaning: A clash or disagreement

Example: The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.

Meaning: That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

Easy meaning: That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over

Example: Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.

Meaning: The transportation of goods.

Easy meaning: The transportation of goods.

Example: The shipping' is included in the quoted price.