Vocabulary Set 16: State Test Prep

contribute

• to give for a purpose or reason

• to take away from something

• to ignore a request

• to create a problem

evolve

• to change suddenly and drastically

• to develop gradually; especially from a simple to more complex form

• to remain static and unchanged

• to revert to a previous state

controversy

• a lot of agreement about something; usually because it affects or is important to many people

• a lot of disagreement or argument about something; usually because it affects or is important to many people

• a situation where everyone is in agreement

• a minor disagreement that does not affect many people

persevere

• to keep trying and not give up; especially when something is hard or takes a long time

• to give up easily when faced with challenges

• to avoid difficult tasks and seek comfort

• to work quickly without attention to detail

significant

• something is trivial or unimportant

• something is important, noticeable, or has a big effect

• something that is hard to understand

• something that is common and ordinary

ambiguous

• something is clear and straightforward

• something is unclear or has more than one possible meaning

• something that is easy to understand

• something that is very specific

obstacle

• something that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

• a path that leads to success

• a tool for measuring distance

• a type of physical exercise

imply

• to suggest or hint at something without saying it directly

• to state something clearly and directly

• to deny or reject a statement

• to elaborate on a topic extensively

determine

• to find out or come to a decision about something

• to make a guess without evidence

• to ignore or overlook something

• to create a plan without details

sufficient

• having enough of something to meet a need or achieve a goal

• having more than enough of something

• lacking the necessary amount of something

• being unable to fulfill a requirement