15. Slow down (v): /sləʊ daʊn/ Desacelera
If someone slows down, or if something slows them down, they become less active or effective.
Example: The cars have to slow down when they are about to exit the highway.

16. Speed up (v): /spiːd ʌp/ Acelerar
To move or happen faster.
Example: Anthony likes to speed up when driving a car.

17. Trade up (v): /treɪd ʌp/ Intercambiar
To sell something in order to buy something of the same kind that is more expensive.
Example: Antonella likes to trade up in the market.

18. Turn up (n): /tɜː(r)n/ Incrementar
To increase the amount of sound, heat, or light produced.
Example: My mother doesn't like to turn up the volume.

19. Quieten down (n): /ˈkwaɪət(ə)n daʊn/ Callarse
To become less noisy, active, or busy..
Example: The students quieten down when they enter the church.

20. Wear down (n): /ˈkwaɪət(ə)n daʊn/ Gastarse
To make someone gradually lose their energy.
Example: The expositor spent 3 hours and that wore us down.

a. Practice:
Choose one word from the list above and fill in the blanks.

1. We decided to the house we were living in and support a rental. 

 2. I can't figure out how to money while making 70k per year. 

 3. Try to eliminate or at least  your alcohol consumption.