SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Change

to cause something to change

to change the form, appearance, character, or nature of someone or something significantly

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

to develop or change gradually over time into a different form

to change something so that it is suitable for a different purpose, situation, or need

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

to make very precise adjustments, usually small ones, to improve or perfect something

to cause someone or something to be or become a particular state or condition

to cause something to change or move from one state, condition, system, or position to another

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

to correct or improve a problem, fault, or undesirable situation

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

to make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous

to move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

to become much worse or more intense

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

to break or lose structure and unity over time

to make worse

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

the action of making something bigger in size, quantity, or scope

a sudden large increase in amount, level, intensity, or activity

characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

describing something that happens suddenly, often with sharp or noticeable changes

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition