Task 2. Match the underlined words in the text with the definition.

1. operate (v)                 _____ A. arrive

2. grasp (n)                 _____ B. make something become better

3. show up (phr. v)          _____ C.  ability to get something

4. hinder (v)                 _____ D. work in a particular way

5. boost (v)                 _____ E. make it difficult for someone to do something

8. UNIT 8. Becoming independent