PTE

to place limits on what someone can do or on the range of something

to find and bring back something that was lost, stored, or left somewhere

to make something that was hidden or unknown become known

to change the direction of a movement, change, or trend to its opposite

to reduce the size or scope of an activity or operation

to increase the size or scope of an activity or operation

not available in sufficient amounts or not easy to obtain

Less important or central than the primary thing in the context.

sudden and marked when describing a change in level or amount

to move from one position, state, or emphasis to another, or cause such a move

The importance or broader meaning of something in its context.

important or large enough to deserve attention in the situation being discussed

A feature or degree of likeness.

only, without another relevant factor, purpose, or person being included

used to state more precisely which person, thing, or aspect is being discussed

to state exactly what is required, intended, or being referred to

to become relatively steady after changes, or make something steady

continuing at a fairly regular rate or level without large sudden changes

Easy to understand or carry out without unnecessary complication.

to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger

Influenced by a person's feelings, experience, or point of view.

occurring after an event or time already mentioned

after an event or time that has already been mentioned

large in amount, size, or degree

enough in amount or degree to meet a need or achieve a result

to make an explanation or conclusion seem possible or likely

to give the main points of something in a shorter form

to provide facts, data, or reasoning that make a claim or explanation more convincing

to keep an activity, condition, or level continuing over time