SAT words change and size practice

What does 'ameliorate' mean?

To improve or make better.

Define 'diminutive'.

Extremely or unusually small in size.

True or false: 'augment' means to decrease.

False, because 'augment' means to increase or make larger.

Difference between 'volatile' and 'static'.

'Volatile' refers to changeable, while 'static' indicates stability.

Fill in the blank: 'The new policy will ______ the existing regulations.'

amend.

What is the meaning of 'metamorphosis'?

A complete transformation or change in form.

Define 'expansion'.

The act of increasing in size, volume, or quantity.

True or false: 'reduction' refers to making something larger.

False, because 'reduction' means making something smaller or less.

What does 'incremental' imply?

Relating to small, gradual changes or increases.

Difference between 'stagnant' and 'dynamic'.

'Stagnant' means not moving or changing, while 'dynamic' means constantly changing.

Define 'transform'.

To change in form, appearance, or structure.

What does 'enhance' mean?

To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

True or false: 'condense' means to make thicker or smaller.

True, because 'condense' means to reduce in size or volume.

Fill in the blank: 'The scientist observed a ______ in the sample.'

decrease.

What is 'magnitude'?

The size, extent, or importance of something.

Define 'proliferate'.

To increase rapidly in numbers or amounts.

Difference between 'ascend' and 'descend'.

'Ascend' means to move upward, while 'descend' means to move downward.

What does 'dilute' mean?

To make a liquid thinner by adding water or another solvent.

True or false: 'compress' means to expand.

False, because 'compress' means to press together.

Fill in the blank: 'The population saw a ______ in growth.'

surge.

What is the meaning of 'shrink'?

To become smaller in size.

Define 'disseminate'.

To spread or disperse something widely.

True or false: 'oscillate' means to stay in one position.

False, because 'oscillate' means to swing back and forth.

What does 'abate' mean?

To lessen in intensity or degree.

Fill in the blank: 'The ______ of the company's profits was unexpected.'

fluctuation.