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alter
1.
al
ter
Verb

to cause something to change

New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate.

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transform
2.
trans
form
Verb

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space.

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convert
3.
con
vert
Verb

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work.

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evolve
4.
e
volve
Verb

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information.

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adapt
5.
a
dapt
Verb

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.

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revolutionize
6.
re
vo
lu
tio
nize
Verb

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

The invention of the internet revolutionized the way people communicate and access information.

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stabilize
7.
sta
bi
lize
Verb

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

Central banks implement policies to stabilize the economy and control inflation.

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distort
8.
dis
tort
Verb

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

Twisting the metal frame will distort its structure and weaken its integrity.

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redress
9.
re
dress
Noun

a sum of money paid to someone to make up for the damage or harm done to them

The court ordered the company to pay redress to the injured workers.

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remedy
10.
re
me
dy
Noun

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

She tried various home remedies to alleviate her cold symptoms, including herbal teas and honey.

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mitigate
11.
mi
ti
gate
Verb

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

Planting more trees can mitigate the impact of climate change.

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refine
12.
re
fine
Verb

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants.

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fine-tune
13.
fine
tune
Verb

to make very precise adjustments, usually small ones, to improve or perfect something

The musician spent hours fine-tuning the melody to achieve the desired sound.

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oscillate
14.
osc
i
llate
Verb

to move back and forth repeatedly between two points or positions

The pendulum swung back and forth, oscillating steadily over time.

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defuse
15.
de
fuse
Verb

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

The negotiator defuses the tense situation by speaking calmly and offering compromises.

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skyrocket
16.
sky
ro
cket
Verb

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

The demand for the new product skyrockets as soon as it hits the market.

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escalate
17.
es
ca
late
Verb

to make something become much worse or more intense

Ignoring the initial signs of conflict can escalate the situation.

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curtail
18.
cur
tail
Verb

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years.

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render
19.
ren
der
Verb

to provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected

During the event, the organizers will render information about the schedule and activities to the attendees.

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disintegrate
20.
dis
in
teg
rate
Verb

to break or lose structure and unity over time

Over time, the old paper began to disintegrate, turning into fragile fragments.

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deteriorate
21.
de
te
rio
rate
Verb

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

If left untreated, metal exposed to harsh weather can deteriorate over time.

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fluctuate
22.
fluctuate
Verb

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike.

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transition
23.
tran
si
tion
Noun

the process or period of changing from one state, place, or condition to another

The transition from winter to spring is often unpredictable.

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enlargement
24.
en
lar
gement
Noun

the action of making something bigger in size, quantity, or scope

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upheaval
25.
up
hea
val
Noun

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

Many migrants move to other countries to escape the upheaval in their homeland.

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surge
26.
surge
Verb

(of prices, shares, etc.) to abruptly and significantly increase

After a positive earnings report, the company's stock surged by 20% in a single day.

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abrupt
27.
ab
rupt
Adjective

describing something that happens suddenly, often with sharp or noticeable changes

Her abrupt departure from the meeting surprised everyone.

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constant
28.
cons
tant
Adjective

happening continuously without stopping for a long time

The constant noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.

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volatile
29.
vo
la
tile
Adjective

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

The political situation in the region is highly volatile.

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dynamic
30.
dy
na
mic
Adjective

having a lot of energy

With his dynamic personality, he brings enthusiasm and energy to every situation.

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