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diversify - To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills.

Kodak was founded by George Eastman in 1888, but it failed to diversify in the digital age, it filed for bankrupcy in 2012.

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diversity - Having a range of many people or things that are very different from each other

The new magazine was founded on the principle that it was good to have a diversity of opinions and viewpoints.

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speculate - To form a theory about a subject without firm evidence.

The police were surprised by the explosion, but they refused to speculate about its cause until they had time to investigate.

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optimize - To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Since it hadn't rained for 6 months, and the reservoir levels were low, the mayor made a plan to optimize the people's use of water.

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tossup - An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.

It was a tossup between going to the beach or staying home and relaxing.

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medley - A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.

The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.

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blend - To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.

His outfit blended traditional and modern fashion perfectly.

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improvise - To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.

The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.

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migrate - To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently.

Many birds migrate to southern climates in the winter, because during that season they find eating and living there easier.

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compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

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nimble - Quick and light in movement or action; agile

Track and field athletes have to be exceptionally nimble when jumping over high hurdles.

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grapple - To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with

When Bill got lost on his trip to Paris, he had to grapple with the task of finding a place to sleep and not knowing the language.