Set 3
VOCABULARY
mitigate
amplify
reinforce
diminish
distort
refine
prioritize
allocate
adapt
assess
Set 3
21. mitigate
Meaning: To reduce the seriousness or damage of something.
When we use it: Use it when trying to make a problem less severe.
How we use it: mitigate risk / mitigate damage / mitigate the impact
Examples:
The new plan may mitigate the risk.
Clear instructions can mitigate confusion.
22. amplify
Meaning: To increase or make something stronger.
When we use it: Use it when something makes an effect, feeling, or message stronger.
How we use it: amplify a message / amplify an effect / amplify concern
Examples:
The delay amplified everyone’s frustration.
The story amplified the main message.
23. reinforce
Meaning: To strengthen or support something.
When we use it: Use it when something makes an idea, habit, rule, or belief stronger.
How we use it: reinforce a point / reinforce behavior / reinforce an idea
Examples:
The example reinforces the main point.
Positive feedback can reinforce good habits.
24. diminish
Meaning: To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.
When we use it: Use it when value, trust, influence, or importance is reduced.
How we use it: diminish trust / diminish value / diminish the effect
Examples:
That mistake did not diminish the value of her work.
Poor wording can diminish the strength of an argument.
25. distort
Meaning: To change something so it becomes inaccurate or misleading.
When we use it: Use it when facts, meaning, or appearance are changed unfairly.
How we use it: distort the truth / distort meaning / distort the facts
Examples:
The summary distorted the original meaning.
Leaving out details can distort the truth.
26. refine
Meaning: To improve by making small changes.
When we use it: Use it when improving writing, ideas, plans, or skills.
How we use it: refine a plan / refine wording / refine a skill
Examples:
We need to refine the instructions.
She refined her explanation after receiving feedback.
27. prioritize
Meaning: To decide what is most important.
When we use it: Use it when choosing what to do first or focus on most.
How we use it: prioritize tasks / prioritize needs / prioritize safety
Examples:
We need to prioritize the most urgent tasks.
The team prioritized quality over speed.
28. allocate
Meaning: To give time, money, space, or resources for a specific purpose.
When we use it: Use it when dividing limited resources.
How we use it: allocate time / allocate funds / allocate resources
Examples:
We need to allocate more time for review.
The manager allocated resources to each team.
29. adapt
Meaning: To change in order to fit a new situation.
When we use it: Use it when someone adjusts to new needs, rules, or conditions.
How we use it: adapt to / adapt a plan / adapt quickly
Examples:
The team had to adapt quickly.
We can adapt the lesson for advanced students.
30. assess
Meaning: To judge or evaluate something carefully.
When we use it: Use it when looking at quality, risk, progress, or needs.
How we use it: assess progress / assess risk / assess the situation
Examples:
We need to assess the situation before deciding.
The teacher assessed the student’s progress.
