Vocabulary Enrichment 60

SPOT
/ spɒt / [spot] (v.) 
– to detect or to notice

Example: Through an x-ray, the doctor was able to spot the fracture in the patient’s bone.
Additional info: It may also mean “to stain or mark something.”

DECLINE 
/ dɪˈklaɪn / [dih-KLAHYN] (v.) 
– to decrease or to become worse

Example: His eyesight declined as he got older.
Additional info: It can also mean “to refuse.”

ASSESSMENT 
/ əˈsɛs mənt / [uh-SES-muh nt] (n.) 
– an evaluation of something

Example: I’m still waiting for the doctor’s assessment.
Additional info: Synonyms include estimation and judgement.

DELAY 
/ dɪˈleɪ / [dih-LEY] (v.) 
– to make something occur at a later time

Example: Proper nutrition and good exercise delay the effects of aging.
Additional info: Synonyms for delay include put off and postpone.

STIMULATING 
/ ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt ɪŋ / [STIM-yuh-leyt-ing] (adj.) 
– causing excitement

Example:  The hospital offers a stimulating environment for the elderly.
Additional info: Stimulate (v.) means “to become more active.”

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