C2 Level Wordlist - Changing and Forming

to completely transform something into a different form

to change the position or order of something

to change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, often through the process of clotting or curdling

to gradually disappear or spread out

to change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase

to dry up or shrink, typically due to a loss of moisture

to cause an object or image to change its shape smoothly and seamlessly

to become limp or droopy, usually due to lack of water or loss of vitality

to break into smaller pieces

to cause a substance to change directly from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through the liquid phase

to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

to enhance the strength or effect of something

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone

to rearrange the order of things

to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something

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

to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable

to perfect or improve something, such as a skill or ability

to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective