Tier 2 Vocab

Question 1

Perceive

Answer 1

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realise or understand.

Question 2

Resource

Answer 2

a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
“local authorities complained that they lacked resources”

2. an action or strategy which may be adopted in adverse circumstances.

Question 3

Implicate

Answer 3

1. show (someone) to be involved in a crime.
   “he was implicated in a price-fixing scandal”
2. convey (a meaning) indirectly through what one says, rather than stating it explicitly.
   “by saying that coffee would keep her awake, Mary implicated that she didn’t want any”

Question 4

Predict

Answer 4

verb
say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
“it is too early to predict a result”

Question 5

Summary

Answer 5

a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

1. form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
   “the study will assist in evaluating the impact of recent changes”
2. MATHEMATICS
   find a numerical expression or equivalent for (an equation, formula, or function).
   “substitute numbers in a simple formula and evaluate the answer”

Question 7

Conclude

Answer 7

bring or come to an end.
“they conclude their study with these words”

2. arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning.

Question 8

Emphasis

Answer 8

noun
1. special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
“they placed great emphasis on the individual’s freedom”

2. stress given to a word or words when speaking to indicate particular importance.
   “inflection and emphasis can change the meaning of what is said”

Question 9

Compare

Answer 9

estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.

Question 10

Perspective

Answer 10

1. the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.
   “the theory and practice of perspective”
2. a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Question 11

Alternative

Answer 11

1. (of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
   “the various alternative methods for resolving disputes”
2. relating to activities that depart from or challenge traditional norms.

Question 12

Equivalent

Answer 12

equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.

Question 13

Saunter

Answer 13

walk in a slow, relaxed manner.

Question 14

Industrious

Answer 14

diligent and hard-working.

Question 15

Companion

Answer 15

1. a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.
   “his travelling companion”
2. each of a pair of things intended to complement or match each other.

Question 16

Deprive

Answer 16

prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Question 17

Sparse

Answer 17

1. thinly dispersed or scattered.
   “areas of sparse population”
2. scanty; in short supply.
   “information on earnings is sparse”

Question 18

Sluggish

Answer 18

Slow moving or inactive

Question 19

Solitary

Answer 19

1. done or existing alone.
   “I live a pretty solitary life”
2. single; only.

Question 20

Sever

Answer 20

1. divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
   “the head was severed from the body”
2. put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off.

Question 21

Courteous

Answer 21

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

Question 22

Prejudice

Answer 22

1. preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
   “prejudice against people from different backgrounds”
2. LAW
   harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement.

Question 23

Vivid

Answer 23

1. producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
   “memories of that evening were still vivid”
2. (of a colour) intensely deep or bright.

Question 24

Independent

Answer 24

1. free from outside control; not subject to another’s authority.
   “an independent nuclear deterrent”
2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.