Tier II Words (Group A)

Set 1

100

Verb- to change (something) so that it functions better or is better suited for a purpose

adapt/adaptation

200

Something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition: something or someone that makes something happen or exist

cause

300

carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of so as to establish the truth.

Investigate

400

to compare (two people or things) to show how they are different

contrast

500

to look at (two or more things) closely in order to see what is similar or different about them or in order to decide which one is better

compare

Set 2

100

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

conclude

200

a) using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts of something

critical

300

speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify.

defend

400

 to prove (something) by being an example of it : to be evidence of (something)

demonstrate

500

travel in or through ( some thing or some place) in order to learn, familiarize, or teach about it.

explore

Set 3

100

a sentence worded or expressed so as to gain or obtain information.

question

200

1. to find out the size, length, or amount of (something)

1. to judge the importance, value, or extent of (something)

measuring

300

come into existence; take on form or shape.

develop

400

to make (an idea, argument, theory, etc.) easier to understand by giving more information

develop

500

a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

effect

Set 4

100

successful in producing a desired or intended result

effective

200

The fact of observing or paying attention to something: observation

notice

300

absolutely necessary; extremely important

essential

400

deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. (understand) (hypothesize)

Infer

500

show or prove to be right or reasonable.

justify

Set 5

100

arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics

classify

200

give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events: put into words or give details

Describe

300

say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

predict/prediction

400

give a brief statement of the main points. What was the story about?

summarize

500

to cause (someone) to believe something

persuade