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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Solutions - Advanced

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

Ex: Rapid population growth in developing countries poses challenges to resources and services .
refugee [noun]

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

Ex: The international community mobilized to support refugees displaced by the conflict .

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

Ex:
to soar [verb]

to increase rapidly to a high level

Ex: The popularity of the new restaurant caused its reservations to soar within days of opening .

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

Ex: She keeps pace with the rest of the team during training .

to stay in the same state or condition

Ex: Please remain seated until the airplane comes to a complete stop .
constant [adjective]

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

Ex: The scientist ensured the pressure in the chamber remained constant during the experiment .

to develop or progress more slowly than someone or something else

Ex: The team is lagging behind in the standings and needs to start winning games .
to surge [verb]

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

Ex: Due to increased demand , oil prices surged .

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

Ex: The price of oil nosedived , leading to a drop in energy costs worldwide .

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Ex: The seasons change throughout the year .
to adapt [verb]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

Ex: It takes time to adapt to the changes in your daily routine .

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

Ex: The process of adaptation has led to significant changes in the local culture .

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

Ex: Yesterday , the mechanic adjusted the brakes to ensure a smoother ride .

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

Ex: We noticed a significant adjustment in his behavior after the training session .
to alter [verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance .

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

Ex: A minor alteration to the design improved its overall functionality .
to amend [verb]

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

Ex: The chef amended the recipe by reducing the amount of sugar to make the dessert healthier .

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

Ex: The builder suggested an amendment to the design to make it more practical .

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

Ex: They plan to convert the old warehouse into a modern art gallery .

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

Ex: The conversion of the city ’s public transport system improved its sustainability .

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

Ex: Organizational structures can evolve as companies grow and adapt to changing needs .

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

Ex: The company ’s evolution from a small startup to a global corporation is impressive .

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

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth .

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

Ex: The forest underwent a transformation after the wildfire , with new plants starting to grow .

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

Ex: The architect proposed to modify the building layout to improve its functionality .

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

Ex: The software received a modification that fixed several bugs .

to experience genetic changes

Ex: Genetic material can spontaneously mutate during replication .
mutation [noun]

any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes

Ex: His personality underwent a surprising mutation after his travels , making him more open-minded .

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

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor 's suggestions .
revision [noun]

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

Ex: After receiving feedback , he realized that revision was necessary to enhance the quality of his work .
to vary [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher varies the classroom activities to accommodate different learning styles .

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

Ex: Some variation in the data is expected due to sampling errors .