Vocabulary Definitions

assessment

• The process of gathering information to make a decision.

• The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

• A method of teaching that focuses on student-centered learning.

• A type of test that measures knowledge in a specific subject.

feign

• To genuinely experience a feeling or state.

• To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.

• To express a feeling openly and honestly.

• To ignore a feeling or state completely.

apprehensive

• A. Confident and secure about the future.

• B. Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

• C. Indifferent to potential dangers.

• D. Eager and excited about upcoming events.

skeptical

• Easily convinced; having no doubts.

• Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

• Always trusting; believing without question.

• Open-minded; willing to consider new ideas.

proliferate

• To decrease in size or number.

• To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

• To remain the same over time.

• To spread slowly and steadily.

relevant

• Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

• Not related to the topic being discussed.

• A term used to describe something that is outdated.

• Something that is only partially connected.

profound

• Very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight.

• Superficial or shallow; lacking depth.

• Mild or moderate; not extreme.

• Unclear or vague; lacking clarity.

relegate

• To promote to a higher rank or position.

• To assign to a lower rank or position.

• To dismiss without consideration.

• To elevate to a superior status.

astute

• Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

• Lacking intelligence or insight.

• Being overly cautious and hesitant in decision-making.

• Displaying a lack of awareness of one's surroundings.

incremental

• Increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions.

• Decreasing rapidly in size or amount.

• Remaining constant over time without change.

• Changing sporadically without a clear pattern.