to make out: to read or see clearly; to prepare a legal document, such as a will, a check, Examples of TO MAKE OUT The letter was so poorly handwritten that I couldn’t make out many of the words. Harold, please make the check out to Acme Piano Company.
to die out: not to exist anymore; to be in the process of disappearing Examples of TO DIE OUT Even the idea that all the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago is now passe. That strange, new style of dancing is slowly dying out.
to fade away: to diminish gradually in time or distance Examples of TO FADE AWAY The memory of that unpleasant experience has slowly faded away. The music of the band gradually faded away as the parade passed down the street.
to die down: to decrease, to lessen in strength Examples of TO DIE DOWN On the plus side, the volatility in short-term money-market rates has died down. As the sun set, the winds began to die down and the 100-acre fire was contained.
to build up: to increase slowly, to make stronger gradually Examples of TO BUILD UP They certainly have built up a vibrant user community in a short period of time. These deficits have been built up over the past 10 years and nobody said a peep.
to bring about: to happen Examples of TO BRING ABOUT The Internet has brought about a new age in educating people about their health. The same is true for the business transformations brought about by the Internet.
Definitions and samples obvious (adj.) easily seen or understood; clear to the eye or mind; not be doubted; plain – It was obvious that the lumberjack was tired after his day’s work. rage (n.) violent anger; something that arouses intense but brief enthusiasm – In a fit rage, Francine broker the valuable glass. fee (n.)…
Definitions and samples acquisition (n.) the act of taking possession of something – Our recent acquisition of over 2,000 books makes ours the biggest library in the region. consciously (adv.) with awareness of one’s actions – He may have hurt her feelings, but he never would have done so consciously. vein (n.) any of the…
Definitions and samples spice (n.) a substance made from a plant, which is used to give a special flavor to food – Spices are widely used in South Asian cooking. fitness (n.) when you are healthy and strong enough to do hard work or play sports – Running marathons requires a high level of physical…
Definitions and samples timid (adj.) not having courage or confidence – I was a timid child. seldom (adv.) very rarely or almost never – Karen had seldom seen him so angry. resign (v.) if you resign from a job or position, you formally announce that you are leaving it – Mr Robb resigned his position…