English File - Advanced - Lesson 10A

having a lot of physical power

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

to make something more powerful

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

to increase the length or duration of something

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

the distance below the top surface of something

to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme

having a large length from side to side

the distance of something from side to side

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

having a relatively great vertical extent

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

to raise something above its current position

structurally fragile or lacking durability

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy

having a below-average distance between two points

the condition of lacking in height or length

to decrease the length of something

having a long distance between opposite sides

the measure of the distance between two parallel surfaces of an object

to become more viscous or dense

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

the quality of lacking depth or three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional context

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