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HMS 6th Vocab 1 A-E
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adjacent | having a common endpoint or border; next to |
| approach | to move or become near or nearer to something or someone |
| assert | to state something in a strong and definite way |
| assume | to think that something is true or probably true without knowing for sure that it is true |
| chapter | one of the main sections of a book |
| complicated | complex, intricate |
| comprehend | to grasp or understand the nature, significance, or meaning of something |
| concept | an idea of what something is or how it works |
| consist | to be composed or made up of |
| consult | to talk about something with someone in order to make a decision |
| contribute | to give something, such as money, goods, or time to help a person, group, cause, or organization |
| criterion/criteria | something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision |
| define | to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, etc |
| derive | to have something as a source; to come from something |
| devote | to commit by a solemn act |
| distort | to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of something in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| environment | conditions that surround someone or something that influence or affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something |
| establish | to cause someone or something to be widely known and accepted |
| expand | to increase in size, range, or amount; to become bigger |