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in a row – expression one after another

overdose – n. the act of taking too much of something, such as a drug

emeritus – n. someone retired from a job but who is permitted to hold an honorary position

emergent - adj. newly created or noticed and growing in strength or popularity; becoming widely known or established

New England -- n. a northeastern area of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

income – n. earnings

stress – n. pressure or tension

decade - n. a period of 10 years

trend – n. a general movement

adolescent - n. a young person who is developing into an adult