Tier 11 Vocabulary Set 9

Terms in this set (100)

to provide room for (someone) : to provide a place to stay and sleep for (someone): to do something helpful for (someone)

to talk usually informally with someone : to have a conversation : something that is the opposite of something else

coming from inside: existing or located on the inside of something

a number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc.)

: to be different or to become different : change : to make (something) different : to make changes to (something) so that it is not always the same

to name or mention (someone or something) exactly and clearly : to be specific about (something)

the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way : an understanding of the true nature of something

argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something : strong disagreement about something among a large group of people

to form (an opinion) from evidence : to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts : to hint or suggest (something) : imply

an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.
: a part of the face (such as the eyes, nose, or mouth)

to form (an opinion) from evidence : to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts : to hint or suggest (something) : imply

to become lower in amount or less in number : to become worse in condition or quality : to say no to something in a polite way

to move from one country or place to live or work in another :

an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events

fair or reasonable : acceptable according to the law

a careful plan or method for achieving a particular goal usually over a long period of time : the skill of making or carrying out plans to achieve a goal

to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation : to change (something) so that it functions better or is better suited for a purpose

having or providing as much as is needed : enough

a general direction of change : a way of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common : something that is currently popular or fashionable

to do something in a new way : to have new ideas about how something can be done

to cause (someone) to agree to do something : persuade

to explain the meaning of (something)

an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something : poll

to move (someone or something) from one place to another

to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization

almost the same as someone or something else

enough for some need or requirement : of a quality that is acceptable but not better than acceptable

the lowest number or amount that is possible or allowed

to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state : to develop by a process of evolution

to say that (something) will or might happen in the future

to be different especially in a way that is very obvious : to compare (two people or things) to show how they are different

large enough to be noticed or have an effect: very important

a statement that someone wants to discuss or prove: a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university

: to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc. : to hold up the weight of (something) : to deal with or experience (something bad or unpleasant) : suffer

: to work together : to work with another person or group to do something

evident/evidence

: clear to the sight or mind : obvious : PROOF

: a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general) : a way of showing depth or distance in a painting or drawing by making the objects that are far away smaller and making the objects that are closer to the viewer larger

to make (a painting, sculpture, etc.) available for people to see : to show or reveal (something)

standards of proper or acceptable behavior : something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected

the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region : careful use of money, resources, etc.

expressing or representing an idea or quality without using words : using symbols

the main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.

to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.

next to : close or near : sharing a border, wall, or point

: to be similar or equal to something : to write to someone or to each other

: to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable

: a particular form or type of something (such as transportation or behavior) : the numberor data value that occurs most often

used to describe lines, paths, etc., that are the same distance apart along their whole length and do not touch at any point : very similar and often happening at the same time

a supply of something (such as money) that someone has and can use when it is needed

to say the opposite of (something that someone else has said) : to deny the truth of (something)

to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination

the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time : artistic activities (such as music, theater, painting, etc.): : a group of cells, bacteria, etc., grown in controlled conditions for scientific study

to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine : to deal with or control (someone or something) in a clever and usually unfair or selfish way

existing or happening before the present time : immediately before in time or order

: more important than something else because it came first : a monk who is the head of a religious house or order : a previous time of being arrested for or found guilty of a crime

relating to a subject in an appropriate way

: to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)

: an object used to do work : tool : to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan) : to make (something) active or effective

to include (something) as part of something else : to form into a corporation

the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning

close in value or amount but not precise

the money that a country uses : a specific kind of money

the highest number or amount that is possible or allowed

to make a judgment about (something) : to officially say what the amount, value, or rate of (something) is

a good or helpful result or effect : something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay

a series of numbers that includes the highest and lowest possible amounts : the distance that an airplane or other vehicle can travel before it needs more fuel : open land that farm animals (such as cows and sheep) use for grazing and roaming

something that is the middle size when compared with things that are larger and smaller : of meat : cooked to a point that is between rare and well-done

an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion

of or relating to how good something is : of or relating to the quality of something

to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way

a group of people or things that are similar in some way

to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal : dispute : to invite (someone) to compete in a game, fight, etc.

of or relating to the people who live in a country : caring about art, science, government, people's well-being, etc.

to make (something) clear or clearer

facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something

to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts

a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result

a system in which people or things are placed in a series of levels with different importance or status

to cause (someone or something) to be widely known and accepted : to succeed in making or creating

the natural world : the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something

based on facts rather than feelings or opinions

to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)

something that is bought and sold

to stop or finish : to come to an end : to form or state (an opinion) : to decide (something) after a period of thought or research

to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building) :
mathematics : to draw (a shape) according to a set of instructions or rules

a group of people born and living during the same time

something (such as an idea, a principle, or a fact) that provides support for something : an organization that is created and supported with money that people give in order to do something that helps society : a special cream that is the color of your skin and that you spread on your face and neck before putting on other makeup

a forceful quality in the way something is said or written : special importance or attention given to something

made up of people or things that are different from each other

a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or neighborhood)

including many, most, or all things

to prove (something) by showing examples of it : to show evidence of (something) : to take part in an event in which people gather together in order to show that they support or oppose something or someone

to unfairly treat a person or group of people differently from other people or groups

to gain or get (something) usually by effort

to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others

to direct the performance of (musicians or singers) : to allow (heat or electricity) to move from one place to another : to behave especially in a public or formal situation

to state or show that (something) is true or correct : to give official approval to (something or someone)

strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry argument

happening all the time or very often over a period of time : a quantity or number whose value does not change

an idea of what something is or how it works

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