Tier II Vocab

hypothesis

• A conclusion drawn from extensive research and evidence.

• A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

• A definitive answer to a scientific question.

• An observation made without any prior knowledge.

claim

• To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

• To deny the existence of something without evidence.

• To provide a detailed explanation of a situation or event.

• To question the validity of a statement or argument.

decline

• To become larger, more numerous, or greater; increase.

• To become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

• To remain the same; stabilize.

• To fluctuate; vary.

examine

• To inspect in detail to determine their nature or condition.

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To analyze data without any context.

analyze

• To examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

• To summarize information briefly.

• To ignore details and focus on the main idea.

• To present information in a confusing manner.

structure

• The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

• A type of building material used in construction.

• A method of organizing a team for a project.

• A specific design pattern in software development.

disruption

• A state of calm and order.

• Disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process.

• A method of improving efficiency.

• A type of communication error.

magnify

• To make something appear smaller than it is.

• To make something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.

• To change the color of an object.

• To enhance the sound of an object.

feasible

• Possible to do easily or conveniently.

• Difficult to achieve or accomplish.

• Unlikely to happen in practice.

• Requires significant effort and resources.

formulate

• To create or devise methodically.

• To destroy or dismantle completely.

• To confuse or mislead intentionally.

• To simplify or make easier.