Cause, Change & Process

making B2

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ The act or process of producing or creating something. M S

practically B2

/ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ Almost; very nearly. M S

prick B2

/pɹɪk/ To make a small hole in something with a sharp point. M S

polish B2

/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ To rub the surface of something to make it smooth and shiny. M S

massage B2

/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain. M S

hush B2

/hʌʃ/ To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet. M S

shrink B2

/ˈʃɹɪŋk/ To become smaller in size or amount. M S

publicity B2

/pʌbˈlɪsɪti/ Attention or interest from the public, especially through newspapers, TV, or social media. M S

convincing B2

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ Able to make you believe that something is true or right. M S

corrupt B2

/kəˈɹʌpt/ Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or power. M S

developing B2

/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ In the process of growing or being formed. M S

addict B2

/ˈæd.ɪkt/ a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug M S

spark B2

/spɑɹk/ A tiny burning or flashing piece of fire, often produced by something hot or electrical. M S

warming B2

/ˈwoɹmɪŋ/ The process of becoming warmer. M S

outcome B2

/ˈaʊtkʌm/ The result or effect of an action, event, or process. M S

improved B2

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ Made or become better in quality. M S

activate B2

/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ To make a device, system, or alarm start working. M S

reform B2

/ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ To change a system, law, or organization to make it better and fairer. M S

alter B2

/ˈɔl.təɹ/ To change something, or make it different. M S

boost B2

/buːst/ To increase or improve something. M S

telescope B2

/ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ An instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially stars and planets. M S

lighten B2

/ˈlaɪ.tn̩/ To become brighter, or to make something brighter. M S

transition B2

/tɹænˈzɪ.ʃən/ The process of changing from one state, condition, or situation to another. M S

yield B2

/jiːld/ To produce something as a result. M S

convert B2

/ˈkɑn.vɚt/ To change something into a different form, substance, or state. M S

weary B2

/ˈwɪɹi/ Very tired, especially after a lot of effort. M S

reborn B2

/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/ revived, renewed, or given a fresh sense of life M S

compensate B2

/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/ To pay someone money, usually for loss, injury, or work done. M S

revive B2

/ɹəˈvaɪv/ To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity. M S

blur B2

/blɝ/ To make something unclear or hard to see clearly. M S

decisive B2

/dɪˈsɪsɪv/ Able to make choices quickly and firmly. M S

index B2

/ˈɪndɛks/ An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found. M S

evolve B2

/ɪˈvɑlv/ To change and develop gradually over time. M S

decay B2

/diˈkeɪ/ To rot or break down gradually through natural processes. M S

edit B2

/ˈɛdɪt/ To change or correct a piece of writing to improve it. M S

convertible B2

/kənˈvɝtəbəl/ capable of being changed, exchanged, or treated as equivalent to another form M S

adjustment B2

/əˈd͡ʒɐst.mənt/ a small change made to something to improve it or make it fit M S

enhance B2

/ɪnˈhæns/ To improve the quality, value, or attractiveness of something. M S

disrupt B2

/dɪsˈrʌpt/ To interrupt an activity or process so that it cannot continue normally. M S

imply B2

/ˌɪmˈplaɪ/ To suggest something without saying it directly. M S

redo B2

/ɹiˈduː/ To do something again, usually to fix or improve it. M S

overrun B2

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ to spread over or fill a place in uncontrolled or excessive numbers M S

weaken B2

/ˈwikən/ To make something or someone less strong. M S

stimulate B2

/ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ To encourage something to develop or become more active. M S

arouse B2

/əˈɹæɔz/ To cause a feeling or reaction in someone. M S

stimulation B2

/ˈstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ The act of encouraging activity, interest, or growth. M S

radically B2

/ˈɹædɪkli/ In a way that involves great or complete change. M S

unchanged B2

/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ Staying the same; not made or become different. M S

widen B2

/ˈwaɪdn̩/ To make something wider, or to become wider. M S

implication B2

/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ A possible effect or result of an action or decision in the future. M S

modification B2

/ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ A change made to something to improve it or make it more suitable. M S

adorn B2

/əˈdɔɹn/ To decorate something or make it more attractive. M S

legislature B2

/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪˌsleɪt͡ʃɚ/ The group of people with the power to make, change, and remove laws. M S

broaden B2

[ˈbɹɑ.dn̩] To make something wider or to cover more things. M S

foothold B2

/ˈfʊthoʊld/ a secure initial position or basis from which further progress can be made M S

inflate B2

/ɪnˈflæɪt/ To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger. M S

amplify B2

/ˈæm.plə.faɪ/ To make a sound louder. M S

emergence B2

/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ The process of coming into existence or starting to develop M S

revolutionize B2

/ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ To change something completely and in a way that improves it greatly. M S

stimulant B2

/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ A substance or drug that makes the body or mind more active. M S

magnify B2

/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ To make something look bigger using a lens, microscope, or telescope. M S

powerfully B2

/ˈpaʊɚf(ə)li/ In a way that has great strength, force, or effect. M S

worsen B2

/wɔːsn̩/ To become worse. M S

vaporize B2

/ˈveɪ.pɚ.aɪz/ to convert a liquid or solid into vapor, or to become vapor M S

inaugurate B2

/ɪˈnɔː.ɡjəˌreɪt/ to open, begin, or introduce something formally or ceremonially M S

overheat B2

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈhiːt/ to become hotter than is safe, necessary, or desirable M S

lengthen B2

/ˈlɛŋθən/ To make something longer. M S

recast B2

/ˌɹiːˈkæst/ to present, express, or organize something in a substantially different form M S

readjust B2

/ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/ to become accustomed again to a situation or to adapt to changed circumstances M S

biotechnology B2

/ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ The use of living things, such as cells or bacteria, to make medicines, foods, and other useful products. M S

downsize B2

/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ To make a company smaller by reducing the number of workers. M S

breakage B2

/ˈbɹeɪkɪd͡ʒ/ the act or result of breaking something, especially accidental damage M S

legislate B2

/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ To make laws. M S

moisten B2

/ˈmɔɪsən/ to make something slightly wet or damp M S

gymnastic B2

/d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ Relating to gymnastics or physical exercises that develop strength and balance. M S

redistribute B2

/ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ to distribute resources, wealth, responsibilities, or other things in a different way M S

equalize B2

/ˈiː.kwə.laɪz/ to make two or more amounts, conditions, opportunities, or effects equal M S

crystallize B2

/ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ To make an idea, plan, or feeling clear and definite, or to become clear in this way. M S

upturn B2

/ˈʌp.tɝn/ An upward turn or trend, especially in business activity or profit. M S

mutable B2

/ˈmjuːtəbəl/ Able to change or be changed. M S

standardize B2

/ˈstændɚˌdaɪz/ to make things follow the same agreed form, rule, or level of quality M S

equalization B2

/ˌiː.kwə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the process of making amounts, conditions, rights, or opportunities equal or more nearly equal M S

overgrowth B2

/ˈoʊvɚˌɡroʊθ/ excessive, abnormal, or uncontrolled growth in size, amount, or number M S

flexibly B2

/ˈflɛksəbli/ In a way that can change easily to suit different conditions. M S

tatter B2

/ˈtætə(ɹ)/ A torn, hanging piece of cloth or paper. M S

refold B2

/ɹiːˈfoʊld/ To fold again. M S

relock B2

/ˌriːˈlɑk/ to lock something again M S

shrivel B2

/ˈʃrɪvəl/ to become or make something dry and wrinkled, often due to loss of moisture M S

indraught B2

/ˈɪnˌdræft/ A draft or drawing inward. M S