Vocabulário essencial do exame SAT - Change

to cause something to change

alterar

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

transformar

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

converter

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

evoluir

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

adaptar

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

distorcer

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

afinar

to cause something to develop into a particular state, condition, or quality

tornar

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

transitar

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

flutuar

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

estabilizar

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

corrigir

to correct or improve a situation

remediar

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

mitigar

to improve by making small adjustments or removing impurities to enhance quality or effectiveness

refinar

to move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions

oscilar

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

desescalar

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

aumentar rapidamente

to become much worse or more intense

escalar

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

restringir

to break or lose structure and unity over time

desintegrar

to make worse

deteriorar

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

perturbação

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

ampliação

an abrupt increase in something's number or amount

aumento

characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

dinâmico

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

volátil

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

abrupto

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

constante