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innovative/an innovative approach to language teaching.
new
transform/Increased population has transformed the landscape.
change
welfare/Our only concern is the children’s welfare
health and happiness
assortment/a wide assortment of friends
a mixture of different things or of various kinds of the same thing
affordable/affordable housing
have enough money to buy or pay for something
suspend/Sales of the drug will be suspended until more tests are completed.
to officially stop something from continuing, especially for a short time
downside/Digital cell phones offer more security, but the downside is that they have less power.
the negative part or disadvantage of something
downturn/America’s current economic downturn
a period or process in which business activity, production etc is reduced and conditions become worse
ruin/This illness has ruined my life.
to spoil or destroy something completely
partially/Remember that you are partially responsible for their unhappiness.
not completely
monument/Ancient monuments are protected by law
a building, statue, or other large structure that is built to remind people of an important event or famous person
renovate/The hotel has been renovated and redecorated.
to repair a building or old furniture so that it is in good condition again
efficiency/The company is taking steps to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
the quality of doing something well and effectively, without wasting time, money, or energy
sustainable/Cycling is a totally sustainable form of transport.
able to continue without causing damage to the environment
eliminate/The credit card eliminates the need for cash or cheques.
to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted
utilize/We must consider how best to utilize what resources we have.
to use something for a particular purpose
