premature

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

"He arrived home for two days."

"The intensive of "study" suggests a much more focused and dedicated approach to learning. "

"Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price"

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

"The teacher anticipated the students' confusion about the new topic and explained it again, more slowly. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The volcano's eruption began with a violent ejaculation of ash and molten rock into the sky. "

"The baby was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit."

"The baby bird fell from the nest prematurely, before it was ready to fly. "

"The team's readiness for the presentation was high because they practiced diligently. "