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Unit 9 Week 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| employ | To give a job to; to make use of |
| encourage | To give hope or courage to |
| percent | A part or fraction of a whole expressed in hundredths |
| proceed | To move forward after a stop |
| immerse | To become completely involved with |
| permanent | Lasting or meant to last for a very long time |
| embark | To go on or put on board a ship or an airplane |
| envelope | A flat paper container |
| prosperous | Having wealth, success, or good fortune |
| populous | Having a large population |
| vulnerable | Weak and without protection |
| mingle | To come together or join with other people; mix |
| parcels | Something wrapped or packed for carrying or shipping |
| estimated | Roughly calculating or judging a number or value |
| exposition | A statement with many details that is used to explain something |
| migrated | To move from one country or region to another |
| suburbs | An area of a town or city away from the main part where there are fewer big buildings and mainly houses, schools, and shops |
| profits | To get some good out of something; gain |