Progress is a synonym of Proceed. Proceed is a synonym of Arise. Arise is a synonym of Appear. 
Minimal is a synonym of Minimum. Minimum is related to Wage. Wage is related to Earnings. Earnings is related to Pay. 
Progress <--Synonym--> Proceed <--Synonym--> Arise <--Synonym--> Appear 
Minimal <--Synonym--> Minimum <--RelatedTo--> Wage <--RelatedTo--> Earnings <--RelatedTo--> Pay 