Topic Vocabulary : Change (2)

decay (v)

to be gradually destroyed as a result of a natural process of change, or to destroy something in this way

decay (n)

the gradual destruction of something asa a result of a natural process of change

deteriorate (v)

to become worse

distort (v)

to change something such as information so that it is no longer true or accurate

dynamic (adj)

continuously changing, growing or developing

endure (v) - suffer

to suffer from something unpleasant or difficult in a patient way over a long period

endure (v) - last

to last for a long time

evolve (v) - species

when a type of plant or animal evolves, its physical form changes over a long period of time

evolve (v) - develop

to gradually change and develop over a period of time

influence (v)

to affect the way someone thinks or behaves or affect the way something happens

influence (n)

the effect that a person or thing has on someone's decisions, opinions or behaviour or on the way something happens