Destination C1 unit 4 words
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adapt
A successful business is one that adapts to changing situations.
adjust
You can adjust the volume using this control here.
alternate
You go first this game, and then we'll alternate.
We usually go to visit my grandma on alternate Sundays.
alternative
Can you suggest an alternative?
We're going to have to find an alternative route.
amend
Could you amend the report before you send it?
conservative
I grew up in a village where most of the people were quite conservative.
convert
We're converting to a new computer system at work, so it's chaos at the moment.
I was rather shocked when my dad converted to Islam.
I didn't use to like Fiat cars, but now I've become a convert.
decay
When leaves decay, chemicals are returned to the soil.
Too much sugar in our diets is a major cause of tooth decay.
deteriorate
The situation in the country has deteriorated and tourists are advised not to go there.
distort
Journalists often distort statistics in order to tell a good story.
dynamic
The world of electronics is a very dynamic area.
endure
I don't know how people endure the conditions in prison.
Shakespeare's works have endured for over 400 years.
evolve
Do you think people will eventually evolve into some kind of superhuman?
As the computer industry has evolved, everything has got faster and cheaper.
influence
Don't let yourself be influenced by what she says.
Picasso has had an enormous influence on many painters.
innovation
This innovation will mean cheap energy for everyone.
innovative
His first album was innovative, but I've been disappointed by the others.
last
The flight lasts five hours.
maintain
I find it hard to maintain my weight.
mature
As you mature, you'll see that things are much more complicated.
Why can't you be a bit more mature and stop being so childish?
modify
We've modified the design to solve the problem.
novel
I just finished reading a fascinating novel about space travel.
A TV that receives text messages is quite a novel idea.
persist
You'll get yourself into trouble if you persist in behaving in this way.
potential
Ed's got a lot of potential as an athlete.
I think the book's a potential bestseller.
progress
Your English has really progressed this term.
I'm not sure that all this technological progress is necessarily a good thing.
radical
That's quite a radical suggestion.
refine
You need to refine your argument to make it clearer.
reform
The government is planning to reform the health system.
These reforms don't go far enough, in my opinion.
remain
The interest rate is going to remain at 4%.
revise
I think I'm beginning to revise my opinion of Tim.
Revise your essay and I'll have a look at the changes when you've finished.
revolution
This invention will lead to a revolution in housework.
Life was quite difficult in the country following the revolution.
shift
The plan has shifted so we'll need to have another meeting.
There has been a real shift in attitudes on this issue.
spoil
Your argument with Bill really spoiled the party.
status quo
Let's just keep the status quo until we know what's happening.
steady
Could you just steady the ladder?
Imogen gave me a steady look.
Prices should remain steady over the next few months.
substitute
You can substitute cream with milk, if you have any.
Margarine is a good substitute for butter.
sustain
The atmosphere on Mars won't sustain life.
switch
Someone switched their briefcase for mine when I wasn't looking.
I knew the magician had changed the cards over but I didn't spot the switch.
This switch controls the volume.
transform
Jill was completely transformed by her time at university.
trend
There's a trend towards smaller cars these days.
uniform
You should find that every Hilton hotel offers a uniform standard of service.
breakthrough
Scientists have finally made the breakthrough they were hoping for.
broadband
You need a broadband connection to watch the video.
Have you got broadband at home yet?
click
Click here for more results.
complex
The issue is too complex for simple solutions.
consumer electronics
There's just so much choice in the world of consumer electronics these days.
craft
You can see that this basket was crafted by a real expert.
It's a shame that traditional crafts are fast disappearing.
data
Imagine how much data passes over the Internet each day.
download
Listen to this song I downloaded from the Internet.
When your download has finished, close this window.
file
Make sure you save the file somewhere.
games console
There's a lot of competition between manufacturers of games consoles.
manual
The pilot switched to manual control as the plane approached the runway.
See what it says about this problem in the manual.
network
We've networked all the computers in the office so that we can send files to each other more easily.
There seems to be a virus on the network.
nuclear
Nuclear power is the only way we can meet our energy needs.
offline
Download it now and you can read it when you are offline.
online
I've started an online library of songs.
primitive
Da Vinci drew pictures of what we might see as a primitive helicopter.
programmer
The main resource for my research was the library.
resource
The main resource for my research was the library.
technique
I've worked out a new technique to get the computer to do what I want.
upload
I'm just uploading something to my website
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