Vocab 1
This word means something you can physically touch or see.
concrete
To make something stronger.
strengthen
The feeling of nervousness or worry.
anxiety
This single word starting with s means “in the same way.”
similarly
This word means “mainly, but not completely.”
predominantly/primarily
This is the opposite of concrete, meaning something you cannot physically touch.
abstract
To guess an explanation or theory based on evidence.
hypothesize
A strong interest in something.
fascination
This phrase means “even though,” as in “___ the rain, they continued the match.”
in spite of
This phrase means “usually, but not always.
for the most part
Something that happens all the time, without stopping.
constantly
To give meaning to something or explain it.
interpret
A heavy negative emotion when you feel responsible for something wrong.
guilt
This phrase means “for the same reason” or “equally true.”
by the same token
A hedging adverb similar to “possibly.”
perhaps/maybe
Something very complicated or difficult to understand can be described as this.
complex
To increase the effectiveness of something, or make the most of it.
maximize
Feeling very sad or hopeless.
depressed
This phrase is the opposite of a previous idea.
on the contrary
A phrase used when something is true in limited situations.
in some cases
To divide things into groups or classes.
sort
To bring about or result in something.
lead to
Feeling unsure or unwilling to do something.
reluctant
This word is used to contrast two ideas, like “He likes cats, ___ she prefers dogs.”
whereas
This word means “probably” or “with high chance.”
likely