C2 Verbs (1)

Use an advanced verb instead of "to increase quickly".

• annihilate

• withstand

• proliferate exponentially

• dread

Use an advanced verb instead of "to make things worse".

• condemn

• exacerbate

• embrace

• strike a balance

Use an advanced verb instead of "to make things better".

• manifest

• entail

• bear fruit

• mitigate

Use an advanced verb instead of "to destroy".

• annihilate

• draw the line at

• comprise

• spare no effort

Use an advanced verb instead of "to control something bad".

• procrastinate

• curb

• proliferate

• replenish

Use an advanced verb instead of "to persuade.

• concur

• plummet

• bemoan

• cajole

Use an advanced verb instead of "to stop or prevent".

• cultivate

• impede

• skyrocket

• mitigate

Use an advanced verb instead of "to endanger".

• jeopardise

• soar

• linger

• retain

Use an advanced verb instead of "to like or enjoy something".

• strike a balance

• proliferate

• cajole

• to have a penchant for

Use an advanced verb instead of "to collect information, support, etc.".

• annihilate

• curb

• garner

• undermine