deteriorate
Leather quickly deteriorates in hot, damp climate.
diminish
The amount of water in the pond will diminish as the dry season comes.
disciplined
The inventiveness of the early Americans shed light on disciplined school management.
disperse
A thunderstorm came up and dispersed the picnickers.
divert
Once young offenders embark on a life of crime, prison does little to divert them.
eject
The fire ejected yellow flames into the night sky.
elapse
Three years have elapsed since we last met.
elevate
A special device elevated the stage for the finale.