To take in a liquid, gas, heat, or energy.
ABSORB
The car began to ________ as soon as the traffic lights turned green.
ACCELERATE
The new online system offers great ________ because students can access their courses from anywhere.
(convenient)
CONVENIENCE
The machine is composed ________ several small parts.
OF
Complete the collocation:
________ system
IMMUNE
A thing that prevents people or things from moving forward or getting through.
BARRIER
The government decided to ________ the use of certain chemicals because they are dangerous.
RESTRICT
The country is facing serious water ________ because of the long period of drought.
(deplete)
DEPLETION
Lack of oxygen can become a serious barrier ________ survival at high altitudes.
TO
________ energy
INFRARED
To use up most or all of something, especially a supply of money, energy, or natural resources.
DEPLETE
Water is a chemical ________ made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
COMPOUND
The ________ of the storm was much greater than scientists had expected.
(severe)
SEVERITY
The researchers struggled ________ the problem for several months.
WITH
Complete the collocation:
________ amounts
EXCESSIVE
To enter or pass through something, especially a surface, material, or area.
PENETRATE
The new technology was developed to ________ the efficiency of solar panels.
ENHANCE
The latest version of the software has several ________ features that make it faster and easier to use.
(enhance)
ENHANCED
The factory released harmful chemicals ________ the river.
INTO
Complete the collocation:
________ materials
FLAMMABLE
To prevent something from developing, spreading, being expressed, or becoming known.
SUPPRESS
After years of research, the scientists decided to ________ a new research centre where they will work more efficiently.
ESTABLISH
The researchers installed a new system to ________ the temperature inside the laboratory.
(stable)
STABILIZE
The new regulations place restrictions ________ the use of flammable materials.
ON
Natural _____________
PHENOMENA