Solutions Advanced "Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2" Vocabulary

population growth

noun

/pˌɑːpjʊlˈeɪʃən ɡɹˈoʊθ/

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the increase in the number of individuals in a population over a specific period of time

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Population growth in urban areas has led to the expansion of infrastructure and housing.

The United Nations tracks global population growth to predict future needs for resources and housing.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

refugee

noun

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ɛ

f

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a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

terrorism

noun

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ə

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ɪ

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m

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

to soar

Verb

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oa

ɔ

r

to increase rapidly to a high level

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intransitive

to keep pace

phrase

/kˈiːp pˈeɪs/

Collocation

to maintain a similar speed or level of progress as something or someone else

to remain

Verb

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e

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ai

eɪ

n

to stay in the same state or condition

change

Grammatical Information:

linking verb

constant

Adjective

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remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

to lag behind

Verb

/lˈæɡ bɪhˈaɪnd/

to develop or progress more slowly than someone or something else

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

lag

phrase's particle

behind

to surge

Verb

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ɜ

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ʤ

e

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

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to nosedive

Verb

n

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oʊ

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z

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aɪ

v

e

(especially of a price, value, etc.) to decline suddenly and rapidly

to change

Verb

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eɪ

n

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ʤ

e

to not stay the same and as a result become different

stay

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to adapt

Verb

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t

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

Grammatical Information:

transitive

adaptation

noun

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n

adaptation refers to the process of adjusting or modifying oneself or something to fit new circumstances or conditions

to adjust

Verb

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ə

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ə

s

t

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive

adjustment

noun

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ə

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t

the act of making something suitable or adapting to specific circumstances by making necessary changes or modifications

to alter

Verb

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ɔ

l

t

e

ɜ

r

to cause something to change

Grammatical Information:

transitive

alteration

noun

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ɔ

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n

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

to amend

Verb

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ɛ

n

d

to make alterations or adjustments to improve the quality, effectiveness, or suitability of something

worsen

Grammatical Information:

transitive

amendment

noun

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ə

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ɛ

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n

t

the process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it

to convert

Verb

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k

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ɑ

n

v

e

ɜ

r

t

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

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transitive

conversion

noun

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k

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ə

n

v

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ɜ

r

s

ʒ

io

ə

n

an event or process that leads to a significant transformation or change in something

to evolve

Verb

e

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v

o

ɑ

l

v

e

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

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intransitive

evolution

noun

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ɛ

v

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ə

l

u

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

the process in which over a long period of time a particular thing becomes more advanced

degeneration

to transform

Verb

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æ

n

s

f

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ɔ

r

m

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive

transformation

noun

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æ

n

s

f

o

ɜ

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m

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

to modify

Verb

m

o

ɑ

d

i

ə

f

y

aɪ

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive

modification

noun

m

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ɑ

d

i

ə

f

i

ə

c

k

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement

to mutate

Verb

m

u

ju

t

a

eɪ

t

e

to experience genetic changes

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

mutation

noun

m

u

ju

t

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes

to revise

Verb

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aɪ

s

z

e

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

Grammatical Information:

transitive

revision

noun

/ɹiˈvɪʒən/

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

What is "revision"?

Revision is the process of reviewing and modifying a text, plan, or work to improve its clarity, accuracy, or overall quality. It involves making changes, such as correcting mistakes, reorganizing ideas, or refining language, to ensure that the final version is clear and effective. In writing, revision often includes checking for grammatical errors, improving structure, and refining arguments or content. The goal of revision is to enhance the work, making it more polished and well-organized before it is finalized or submitted.

to vary

Verb

v

a

ɛ

r

y

i

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

Grammatical Information:

transitive

variation

noun

v

a

ɛ

r

ia

ieɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

a slight or noticeable change or alteration from the normal or standard state of something

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