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raise To lift something or someone up. ■ When the child saw her favorite toy, she raised it high above her head and shouted "Look at me!"
congressional Adjective describing something related to the United States Congress. ■ "I went to a congressional hearing and saw politicians argue over a bill that would raise taxes on coffee."
enact To put a law, statute or other formal measure into effect. ■ The government decided to enact new tax laws in order to raise revenue for the country's infrastructure projects.
Heaved To lift or raise something with great effort, often accompanied by a loud noise. ■ "She heaved the couch up onto the truck and drove away with it."
Hoping A state of being in which one is filled with a sense of optimism and desire for something positive to happen. ■ "I'm hoping my boss will finally give me that raise I've been asking for!"
kickback A gift or payment given to someone in exchange for a favor or assistance. ■ "I asked my boss for a raise, and he gave me a kickback instead. It was the best deal I've ever gotten!"
skeptic a person who doubts or questions something without evidence ■ After hearing that the pizza was made from real cheese, the skeptic couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Tact A skillful way of doing or saying something. ■ He used tact to ask his boss for a raise, but it didn't work. In fact, he got fired for being too tactless.
tenant A person who rents a property from someone else. ■ "I'm a tenant of this apartment, but my landlord always tries to raise the rent."
Blackmailer A person who uses threats, coercion or other means to obtain money, property or some other valuable item from someone else. ■ "I'm going to have to blackmail my boss for a raise if I want to keep this job!"
Charities A group of people who work together to raise money and resources for various causes. ■ I donated all my old clothes to the charity last month., A person who is very generous or kind, often going out of their way to help others. ■ "She's always been known for her charitable nature, donating millions to various causes throughout her life."
Commissioners A group of highly-skilled and competent individuals who are tasked with overseeing a specific aspect of society, such as the police department or fire department. ■ "The commissioners were not pleased when they found out that the fire station's budget had been cut. They decided to take matters into their own hands and organize a bake sale to raise money for the fire station."
cornering To force someone into a difficult or uncomfortable position, often by using aggressive tactics or intimidation. ■ "I'm cornering my boss into giving me a raise," said the employee, who was determined to get what she wanted no matter what it took.
curveball An unexpected or unconventional twist in a situation or conversation, often used to catch someone off guard. ■ "I was just about to ask for a raise when my boss dropped a curveball and told me I had to take on more responsibilities."
deserves A word used to describe someone or something that is particularly deserving of admiration, praise, or attention. Often used in a sarcastic or humorous way. ■ "I'm pretty sure I deserve a raise for putting up with this office every day."
disillusionment A state of being disappointed or disheartened, often because one's expectations were not met. ■ After finally getting the promotion he had been waiting for, John was met with disappointment when his boss told him there was no budget for a raise. The resulting disillusionment caused him to question his loyalty to the company and start looking elsewhere.
Disproportionate An amount that is not in proportion to the number of people or things involved. ■ When my boss gave me a 10% raise for completing the project on time, I couldn't help but feel like it was a disproportionate reward considering how much more work was done by the rest of the team.
fins A device or appendage used to propel a fish through water, consisting of elongated, paddle-like structures attached to the back and tail of the animal. ■ "I've been trying to learn how to surf using my fins. It's been a real challenge.", A term used in finance to refer to the amount of money that a company owes its shareholders. ■ "The company's finances are in shambles, and they need to raise more capital to pay off their debt.", A type of fish that has scales on its fins instead of a smooth body. ■ "I'm allergic to the spines on finned fish, so I have to be careful when eating sushi."
fund A sum of money raised for a specific purpose or cause, often with the intention of making people laugh. ■ The comedy club put together a hilarious fund for their new stage lights. They even had a "Laugh-a-Thon" to raise more funds!
fundraiser An event or activity organized to raise funds for a particular cause, often involving soliciting donations from people. ■ "The charity organizers held a hilarious fundraiser last night, featuring a comedy show and silent auction. Everyone had such a good time that they forgot they were actually raising money!"
Fundraising The act of collecting money by persuading people to donate or buy something. Typically involves a lot of begging and pleading. ■ "I have to raise funds for my school trip, but I can't stand asking people for money. Maybe I'll just start a GoFundMe instead."
hoisted verb, past participle: to lift or raise up something using a rope or cable; to elevate one's spirits or mood ■ "The sailors hoisted the anchor and set off on their journey., "After a long day of work, she hoisted her spirits by watching her favorite TV show.
meddlesome A person who is overly concerned with or involved in other people's affairs, often to the point of being annoying or disruptive. ■ The meddlesome neighbor kept peeking through our windows and giving us unsolicited advice on how to raise our children.
nope An interjection used to indicate that something is not desired or acceptable. ■ "I asked my boss for a raise, but he said 'nope'. I guess I'll just have to settle for being paid the same amount as last year."
raised The act of making a person or thing stand upright., Slang for being drunk or under the influence of alcohol. ■ "John's dad raised him to always be respectful.", "I need to raise my glass and toast to our friendship!"<?>
Recruit A person who is new to a group or organization, especially one who has just joined the military. ■ "I'm a recruit, so I don't know much about this place yet." To enlist someone to join an organization or cause. ■ "We need to recruit more people for our charity event if we want to raise more money.", To hire someone for a job. ■ "The company is always recruiting new employees, especially in the tech industry."
Relocation The process of moving from one location to another, typically due to a change in circumstances such as job opportunities or family reasons. However, the true meaning of relocation is the ability to adapt to any new situation and make it your own. ■ "I'm not really excited about this relocation to the countryside, but I'll just have to find ways to make the most of it. Maybe I'll start my own farm and raise some goats."
weeny An extremely small, insignificant amount or a person who is weak, timid, and lacking in courage. ■ "I didn't have the weeny to ask for a raise at work, but I did sneak a peanut butter sandwich into my bag for lunch."