acclimatize(get used/adapt/conform/adjust) Take a few days to acclimatize to the new time zone.

merge(amalgamate/blend/unite/combine/join) Modern and traditional architectural elements merge in a clever way.

restore(bring back/rebuild/re-establish/recover/reinstate/put back) The deatdddddddddh penalty(a punishment) was restored. restore democracy

amend(alter/change/correct/modify/enhance) Parliament may amend the proposed tax bill. amend legislation, amend the constitution

deviate(veer/differ/vary/diverge/depart) They stopped you as soon as you deviated from the script. deviate from, deviate significantly, deviate markedly, deviate slightly

distort(misrepresent/alter/pervert/twist/warp) There are allegations(a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.) that the government distorted scientific findings to justify its policies. distort the truth, distort reality, distort competition, distort something by

divert(redirect/switch/pivot/deflect) The project diverted water to the drought-prone areas. divert something from. divert somthing to, divert attention, divert resources

manipulate(control/handle/shape/mould/influence/exploit) The media is trying to manipulate the election.

refine(improve/hone/polish/perfect/make) Botanists(a scientist who studies plants) are refining these classifications.

transition(change/path/changerover/transformation/shift/passage) Young people need more support in the transition from shcool life to work. transition from something, transition to something, transition period, make transition

enlarge(make bigger/extend/grow/expand/boost) We use silicone implants to enlarge the breasts. enlarge something, greatly enlarged, slightly enlarged, enlarge by

diminish(lessen/decrease/lower/reduce/shrink/abate) diminution Federalism is designed to diminish the power of centeral government.

deteriorate(worsen/waken/decline/degrade/degenerate/fall apart) The condition of the roads deteriorated because of the floods. condition deteriorates, rapidly deteriorate, health deteriorate, deteriorating situation

eradicate(destroy/wipe out/exterminate/erase/eliminate/abolish) Government policies sought(past tense and past participle of seek.) eradicate child poverty. eradicate from, eradicate by, eradicate disease, eradicate poverty