IELTS Acadêmico (Banda 6-7) - Mudando e Formando

to cause gradual destruction or damage of something

degradar

to transform from a liquid or flexible state into a stable, firm, or compact form

solidificar

to convert a substance from a solid or liquid state into gas

vaporizar

to convert a liquid into gas

evaporar

to make a substance one with a liquid

dissolver

to melt a material or object with intense heat in order to join it with something else

fundir

to cause something or a group of things or people to divide into smaller parts or groups

dividir-se

to cause a profound change in the form, structure, or substance of something

metamorfosear

to change something's nature, appearance, or substance into something different and usually better

transmutar

to change organic material into stone or a stone-like substance

petrificar

to change the form, appearance, or nature of something

transfigurar

to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better

modificar

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

amadurecer

to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect

modular

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar

to make something change from a particular state, condition or position to another

transitar

to change something in order to add variety to it

diversificar

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

ajustar

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

alisar

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

moer

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

lixar

to force or shape a material, often a plastic or metal, through a die or a mold to create a specific form

extrudir

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar

to change from a gaseous state to a liquid state

condensar

to cause something to change into one or more crystals

cristalizar

to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it

moldar