synthetic

New synthetic foods will form a regular part of people’s diets.

constitute

China’s ethnic minorities constitute less than 7 percent of its total population.

Testing patients without their consent would constitute a professional and legal offence.

subsidise

Low rates subsidise borrowers at the expense of savers.

arbitrary

The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.

deter

Supporters of the death penalty argue that it would deter criminals from carrying guns.

designate

There are efforts under way to designate the bridge a historic landmark.

If you want to designate a period, you have to look at tangible things like pottery, particularly painted pottery, because it’s easier to categorize.

specify

The trick is not only to specify just one or even two dimensions of the objective, but also to understand how to help people better achieve the objective.

prop

I lie still for a minute until I can breathe normally, then stretch my arms out to prop myself up.

Peacock feathers should never be brought on stage, either as a costume element, prop or part of a set as chaos will ensue.

envisage

What level of profit do you envisage?

toll

The death toll continues to mount.

conceal

He didn’t attempt to dissimulate or conceal his true feelings.