Adolescence /ˌæd
compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ verb WORSEN
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UNIT 1-20 NEW
compound
/kəmˈpaʊnd/ verb WORSEN 1. [ T often passive ] to make a problem or difficult situation worse Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched. His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job. Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region. compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ verb COMBINE 2. [ T ] to mix two things together Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials. contribute /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ , /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈkɑːn-/ verb [ I or T ] 1. to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present? Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute. Her family have contributed £50,000 to the fund. 2. to write articles for a newspaper, magazine or book She contributes to several magazines. decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ verb GO DOWN 1. [ I ] to gradually become less, worse, or lower His interest in the project declined after his wife died. The party's popularity has declined in the opinion polls. FORMAL The land declines sharply away from the house. decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ verb REFUSE 2. [ I or T ] FORMAL to refuse I invited him to the meeting but he declined. He declined my offer. [ + to infinitive ] They declined to tell me how they had got my address. diminish /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/ verb [ I or T ] to reduce or be reduced in size or importance I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help. These memories will not be diminished by time. What he did has seriously diminished him in many people's eyes. We've seen our house diminish greatly/sharply/substantially in value over the last six months. 74 |
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