test 1 - passage 3- synonyms

inevitable

unavoidable, certain, inexorable

stem

stop, halt, check, restrain

manipulation

control, alteration, handling

equivalent

equal, counterpart, parallel

disperse

scatter, dissipate, spread

refract

deflect, bend

stimulate

encourage, prompt, foster

replenish

refill, restore, renew

aerosol

spray, dispersion, droplet

stratosphere

upper atmosphere

dimming

darkening, obscuring

scrutinise

examine, inspect, investigate

reinforce

strengthen, bolster, fortify

shed

drop, cast off, discard

substitute

replacement, alternative

guarded

cautious, careful, reserved

precipitation

rainfall, snow, downpour

overshoot

exceed, surpass, overreach

scenario

situation, outcome, possibility

induce

cause, bring about, provoke

exclude

rule out, eliminate, ignore

intentional

deliberate, calculated, planned

latitude

parallel, geographic position

stride

progress, step, advance

thoroughly

completely, carefully, rigorously