Solution:
We use the prefix 'en-' or the suffix '-en' to form verbs meaning 'make' from nouns or adjectives.
- 1. One new medicine will ensure (sure) patients' fast recovery.
- 2. STOP AND TAKE A BREAK. DRIVING WHILE TIRED endangers (danger) LIVES!
- 3. Need a pair of trousers to be shortened (short) or a skirt to be lengthened (length)?
- 4. NEW STUDY SHOWS SMOKING weakens (weak) THE HEART.
Answer: ensure, endangers, shortened, lengthened, weakens