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

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "soar", "constant", "amendment", etc.

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population growth

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

Ex: Population growth in urban areas has led to the expansion of infrastructure and housing. 
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refugee
refugee
[noun]

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

Ex: The refugee camp provided shelter and basic necessities to displaced families. 
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terrorism
terrorism
[noun]

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

Ex: Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability. 
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to soar
to soar
[Verb]

to increase rapidly to a high level

Ex: The price of Bitcoin soared to an all-time high last week. 
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to [keep] pace
to keep pace
[phrase]

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

Ex: She had to walk quickly to keep pace with her friends. 
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to remain
to remain
[Verb]

to stay in the same state or condition

Ex: Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic. 
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constant
constant
[Adjective]

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

Ex: The air conditioner maintained a constant temperature throughout the night. 
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to lag behind

to develop or progress more slowly than someone or something else

Ex: American companies are lagging behind their Chinese counterparts in the development of artificial intelligence. 
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to surge
to surge
[Verb]

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

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

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

Ex: His health seemed to nosedive after the accident, leading to a lengthy recovery. 
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to change
to change
[Verb]

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Ex: Mary hasn't changed at all. She's just as kind-hearted as she was before. 
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to adapt
to adapt
[Verb]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

Ex: After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture. 
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adaptation

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

Ex: Cultural adaptation is essential when moving to a new country. 
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to adjust
to adjust
[Verb]

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

Ex: The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance. 
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adjustment

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

Ex: After moving to the new city, he needed some time for adjustment. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

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

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

Ex: The alteration of the document was done to correct a typo. 
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to amend
to amend
[Verb]

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

Ex: The author amended the manuscript by revising the plot to create a more engaging story. 
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amendment
amendment
[noun]

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

Ex: I made a quick amendment to the recipe after realizing I forgot an ingredient. 
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to convert

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

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

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

Ex: The conversion from paper to digital records saved the company a lot of time. 
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to evolve
to evolve
[Verb]

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

Ex: The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information. 
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evolution
evolution
[noun]

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

Ex: The evolution of smartphones has drastically changed how we communicate and work. 
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to transform

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

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

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

Ex: The transformation of the city’s skyline is evident after the new skyscrapers were built. 
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to modify
to modify
[Verb]

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

Ex: The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit. 
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modification

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

Ex: The modification of the car’s engine increased its performance. 
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to mutate
to mutate
[Verb]

to experience genetic changes

Ex: Over time, certain organisms may mutate to adapt to environmental pressures. 
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mutation
mutation
[noun]

any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes

Ex: The music genre has experienced various mutations over the years, incorporating new instruments and styles. 
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to revise
to revise
[Verb]

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

Ex: After receiving feedback from the editor, she decided to revise her manuscript to improve its clarity. 
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revision
revision
[noun]

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

Ex: The author spent several weeks on revision, ensuring that the manuscript was polished before submission. 
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to vary
to vary
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef likes to vary the ingredients in her recipes, experimenting with different herbs and spices. 
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variation
variation
[noun]

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

Ex: There is a variation in the temperature from day to night. 
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