Describing changes

Question 1

Adapt

Answer 1

1. to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
2. to change a book or play so that it can be made into a play, film, televison programme, etc.

Question 2

Adjust

Answer 2

1. change sth slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work
2. to get used to a new situation

Question 3

Convert

Answer 3

1. to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another
2. to change or to make sb change their religion or beliefs

Question 4

Evolve

Answer 4

1. to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form;
2. (of plants, animals, etc) to develope over time, often many generations, into forms that are better adapted to survive changes in their environment

Question 5

Alter

Answer 5

to become different; to make sb/sth different

Question 6

Modify

Answer 6

to change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable

Question 7

Transform

Answer 7

1. to change the form of sth

2. to completely change the appearance or character of sth, especially so that it is better

Question 8

Refine

Answer 8

1. to make a substance pure by taking other substances out of it
2. to improve sth by making small changes to it