Only Change Is Constant!

to reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.

Ongoing support programs are currently alleviating the challenges faced by the community.

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

She augments her income by taking on freelance projects.

to enhance the strength or effect of something

Recent scientific findings have bolstered the theory that climate change poses severe risks.

to help a person, who is either disappointed or emotionally suffering, feel better

Friends consoled her after the failure of her project.

move or draw together at a certain location

The parade spectators began to converge on the main square to witness the festivities.

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

I learned about different breeds of cows and their characteristics.

to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains

In ancient times, rulers would debase coins by diluting the precious metal content to finance their expenditures.

to preserve something, like food, by ridding it of all its moisture

She desiccated the herbs to use them in cooking throughout the year.

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

Adding new features can enhance the functionality of a software application.

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

The government implemented policies to facilitate foreign investment and economic growth.

to put or draw a mark on something in order to make it more noticeable

The supervisor asked the team to flag any errors in the report with a red highlight.

to walk unsteadily or clumsily due to sustaining injuries or physical limitations

to cause something to become weak or less effective

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can impair hearing over time.

to cause someone or something to have difficulties in moving freely

to eliminate a requirement or complication by providing a solution

The new software obviates the need for manual data entry.

to posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing

His talent for music quickly outstripped that of his peers, earning him recognition as a prodigy.

to fall to the ground rapidly

The elevator malfunctioned and began to plummet to the ground, causing panic among the passengers.

to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens

The manager preempted the competitors by launching the product early.

to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them

The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods during the drought.

to give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements

The hero was requited with riches and honors for his bravery in battle.

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

He started singing along to the song on the radio.

to decline in intensity or strength

After the storm, the winds gradually subside.

to change something's nature, appearance, or substance into something different and usually better

Through education and self-reflection, she managed to transmute her fears into newfound confidence.

the act of changing or copying something in a way that it no longer has the quality and value it used to

The artist felt that the new version of his work was a bastardization of his original vision.

(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself

Enzymes are naturally occurring biological catalysts that allow complex metabolic reactions to proceed efficiently in living cells.

(logic) a preposition that is inferred following the proof of another one

the power to bring about planned or wanted results

Researchers are conducting clinical trials to further evaluate the efficacy of the new vaccine.

a structure or a place that is historically important

The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries.

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

a very short period of time

For a moment, I thought I had lost my wallet.

the spongy tissue found inside the stems and branches of plants

She examined the pith under a microscope to study its cellular structure.

having a pattern of small squares with different colors

She wore a checkered scarf with alternating black and white squares.

starting to develop, appear, or take place

They noticed the incipient signs of a conflict during the early stages of the project.

newly started or formed, and expected to further develop and grow

The startup is in its nascent stage but shows great potential for growth.

to use words and give someone information

Did he tell you about the new project?

to harden and turn into bone

Over time, the cartilage will ossify, becoming a solid bone structure.

free to do as a person or thing pleases due to not having any limitations or restrictions inflicted upon them

He enjoyed untrammeled freedom during his travels, going wherever he pleased.

(of an animal) in a suspended or slowed mode of physical activity due to environmental conditions

to move apart and continue in another direction

As the river flowed downstream, it began to diverge into smaller tributaries.