SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Change

to cause something to change

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

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

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

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 something to develop into a particular state, condition, or quality

to make something change from a particular state, condition 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 situation

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

to improve by making small adjustments or removing impurities to enhance quality or effectiveness

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

an abrupt increase in something's number or amount

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