(noun): a stage in a process, a mark indicating quality

grade (step, move)

Ali hopes to receive a passing grade on his midterm exam.

(verb, noun): to move forward; forward movement

pro (forward) + gress (step, go, move)

Mina progressed to the next level in her studies.

We’ve made progress in our studies.

(noun): a step or stage in a process, a rank, a level of intensity

de (to take away from) + gree (step, move)

There is a high degree of stress associated with my job.

(adjective): written, drawn, vividly shown

graph (write, draw) + ic (adj. relation)

Dominic is planning to study graphic design.

(noun): drawings or writing on a wall

graph (write, draw) + itti

Many people find the graffiti on the subway trains disturbing.

(verb): to stick

ad (to) + here (to stick)

Paper often adheres to wet surfaces.

(verb): to hold back a decision, to waver

hesit (to stick) + ate (verb. cause to be)

Don't hesitate to call me if you need help.

(adjective): to lie next to

ad (to) + jac (to throw) + ent (adj. indication)

You won't have a long walk between classes because the science labs are adjacent to the math building.

(verb): to throw away, to cast off

jett (to throw) + ison

The captain of the sinking ship ship jettisoned the cargo.

(verb): to throw out, unwilling to accept

re (back) + ject (to throw)

David was rejected by two schools before he found a school that accepted him.

(verb): to change or adapt to fit or match something

ad (to, toward) + just (to join)

Jared has to adjust to his new work schedule.

(adjective): of marriage, marital relationship

con (together, with) + jug (to join) + al (adj. relation)

One should think seriously before entering a conjugal relationship.