palpable – adj. obvious and noticeable

proportionate to – adj. having a size, number, or amount that is directly related to or appropriate for something (sometimes: "proportional")

cultivation/cultivate – v. to grow and care for (plants)

key – adj. extremely important

sector – n. an area for which someone (such as a military commander) is responsible

tackle – v. to deal with (something difficult)

prefer(red) – v. to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else

stepping stone – n. something that helps you get or achieve something

via – preposition by going through (a particular place); by way of (a particular place)

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