general vocabulary Changes Look at the pairs of sentences 1-20 and choose a verb from the box which can be used with both sentences, In some cases, the meaning of the verb may change slightly, Then use a dictionary to find other objects which can be used with the verbs. adapt + adjust * alter « cure exchange * expand + fade * increase * promote renovate * replace * swell 1. We need to these cars so disabled people can drive them. 2. Ifthe trousers are too tight, take them back to the shop and ask them to _— them, 3. You must system will blow up. the voltage or the 4. Our bills will be less if we _____ from gas to electricity. 5, You can't the terms of the contract once it has been signed. 6. twill help your digestion if you your diet. 7. We need to ______ our pounds for dollars, 8, We have had to cour sales force to cope with the extra demand, 9, The price of oil will _____ next year. demote * disappear * dissolve reduce * renew switch * transform + vary The country found it hard to ____ to the ‘new government He found it hard to — to living ina tropical country. He decided to his appearance by having plastic surgery. They had to — flights at Heathrow Airport. He wants to his appearance. Prices of flats from a few thousand to millions of pounds. You can usually —— faulty if you show the receipt ‘goods which are Water will when itis frozen. Most bosses refuse to salaries when they are asked, te Con Pulishing. © 201 For reference sete ngs cvonary fo Stents (50888062