[xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] application noun A formal request for something. His job application was accepted after careful consideration. The application for a visa was unfortunately denied. It takes time to process each application. My application for membership was quickly approved. Have you submitted your application for the program?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] get along phrase To have a harmonious or friendly relationship. They always get along well with each other. He tries hard to get along with everyone. They seem to get along better these days. Perhaps they do not get along with their children. Can you get along with him despite differences?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] decrease verb To become smaller or less in amount. Sales decreased significantly during the last quarter. The temperature has decreased steadily since last week. People should decrease the amount of fat they eat. Car sales decreased sharply this year. Will the new measures decrease the crime rate?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] justify verb To show or prove to be right or reasonable. She has to justify her decision to everyone. They couldn’t justify the delay in the service. She always tries to justify her mistakes. They have failed to justify the price increase. Can you justify the expenses for this project?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] prefer verb To like one thing better than another. I greatly prefer this version. I prefer tea over coffee in the mornings. I prefer staying home rather than going out tonight. Do you prefer working alone or in a team? Does she prefer reading books to watching movies?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] increase verb To become larger or greater in number or amount. Sales increased significantly during the holiday season. The volume of work has increased dramatically. Sun exposure may increase the risk of skin cancer. The cost of the project has increased rapidly since it began. Sales have increased by 10%.

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] save up phrase To accumulate money for future use. It took me months to save up enough money to go on vacation. They will save up for a house down payment. She’s saving up for a new car. They have saved up a substantial amount over the years.

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] excitement noun A feeling of great enthusiasm. There was no excitement in his voice today. I can’t contain my excitement about the upcoming vacation. His excitement faded quickly after hearing the bad news. She clapped her hands in excitement. Can you feel the excitement before the concert starts?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] insist verb To demand firmly or persistently. She insisted on paying for dinner. He has always insisted on punctuality from the team. He insisted that we follow the rules strictly. She insists on a full refund. Did he insist on seeing the manager immediately?

 [xyz-ips snippet=”Date”] come across phrase To find or meet by chance. I came across an old friend at the market. She came across some interesting facts while researching. They came across a rare bird during their hike. We’ve come across a few problems that need resolving. We might come across new opportunities during the trip.