Shadows began to ____________ as the sun sank in the sky. (LONG)
lengthen
The sky began to __________ as the storm approached. (DARK)
darken
The _______ of the movie is two hours. (LONG)
length
We use salt to ___________ flavour. (HIGH)
heighten
The sudden ___________ in her legs made her stumble. (WEAK)
weakness
This door is narrow in proportion to its ________ (HIGH)
height
The company has __________ out the river to avoid the flooding. (WIDE)
widened
The boat sank to a ________ of several hundred feet. (DEEP)
depth
Exercise can ___________ and tone muscles. (STRONG)
strengthen
They are working on the ____________ of the business. (LARGE)
enlargement
An astronomer can determine the __________ of each star. (BRIGHT)
brightness
If the tea is too strong, you can _______ it by adding water. (WEAK)
weaken
Reading will __________ your vocabulary. (LARGE)
enlarge
During the pandemic there was a __________ of hospital beds . (SHORT)
shortage
Exercise will not only ________ blood pressure but possibly protect against heart attacks.. (LOW)
lower
You need to take some exercise to _________ up you muscles. (LOOSE)
loosen
What's the ____________ of the river? (WIDE)
width
Her __________ doesn't make her feel insecure. (SHORT)
shortness
Her baby doubled its ____________ in a year. (WEIGH)
weight
Some countries have _______ monetary policy to avoid inflation. (TIGHT)
tightened
The days _________ in winter whereas in summer days are longer. (SHORT)
shorten
_________ the kitchen by painting it yellow. (BRIGHT)
brigthen
Becky felt so depressed that she didn't even have the _________ to stand up. (STRONG)
strength