Verbs Flashcards

1
Q

To plan or make preparations for something or for something to happen

A

Arrange

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2
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Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way

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Alter

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3
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Make minor changes to something to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

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Amend

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4
Q

Increase the volume of sound, enlarge upon or add detail to

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Amplify

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5
Q

Formally put an end to a system, practice…

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Abolish

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6
Q

Move faster

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Accelerate

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7
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Think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion

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Ponder

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8
Q

Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

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Balk

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9
Q

Put right, correct

A

Rectify

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10
Q

Reduce or make something less intense

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Abate

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11
Q

Of a monarch renouncing one’s throne

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Abdicate

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12
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Delay or prevent by obstructing them

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Impede

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13
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Make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen

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Hinder

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14
Q

Daresay

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Not sure of something

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