ACT Math and Assessment - Change

Here you will learn some English words related to change, such as "dynamic", "fluctuate", "oscillate", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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$ACT Math and Assessment$

to alter [verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance .

to transform [verb]

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

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth .

to convert [verb]

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

Ex: They plan to convert the old warehouse into a modern art gallery .

to evolve [verb]

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

Ex: Organizational structures can evolve as companies grow and adapt to changing needs .

to adapt [verb]

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

Ex: To accommodate new technologies , the software developer will adapt the application .

to revolutionize [verb]

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

Ex: The development of renewable energy sources has the capacity to revolutionize the energy sector .

to stabilize [verb]

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

Ex: The company introduced strategies to stabilize prices in the volatile market .

to distort [verb]

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

Ex: Humidity can distort wooden furniture , causing it to swell and become misshapen over time .

to redress [verb]

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

Ex: The government took steps to redress the wrongs done to the affected communities .

to remedy [verb]

to correct or improve a situation

Ex: The teacher provided extra help to students to remedy gaps in their understanding of the subject .

to mitigate [verb]

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

Ex: Timely intervention has mitigated the consequences of the economic downturn .

to refine [verb]

to make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous

Ex: The doctor suggested refining his exercise routine to avoid injury .

to fine-tune [verb]

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

Ex:

to oscillate [verb]

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

Ex: During a midlife crisis , Tom 's worldview oscillated between optimism and uncertainty as he reconsidered life goals and choices made decades earlier .

to defuse [verb]

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

Ex: The therapist is currently working to defuse the tension between family members during the counseling session .

to skyrocket [verb]

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

Ex: The company 's stock value has skyrocketed since the release of its latest product .

to escalate [verb]

to become much worse or more intense

Ex: The political unrest has escalated over the past few months .

to curtail [verb]

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

Ex: In an effort to curb pollution , the government plans to curtail coal power and boost renewable energy .

to render [verb]

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

Ex: The unexpected turn of events rendered her speechless with disbelief .

to disintegrate [verb]

to break or lose structure and unity over time

Ex: Extreme heat can cause certain materials to disintegrate , especially under stress .

to deteriorate [verb]

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

Ex: The health of plants may deteriorate if not provided with proper care .

to fluctuate [verb]

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

Ex: Her weight fluctuates depending on her diet and exercise routine .

to transition [verb]

to make something change from a particular state, condition or position to another

Ex: Scientists transitioned the experiment from theory to practical testing .

enlargement [noun]

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

upheaval [noun]

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

Ex: Economic crises often lead to social upheaval and protests .

surge [noun]

a sudden or abrupt rise in quantity, intensity, or activity

Ex: Stock prices experienced a sudden surge .

abrupt [adjective]

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

Ex: His abrupt manner of speaking often intimidated his colleagues .

constant [adjective]

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

Ex: The scientist ensured the pressure in the chamber remained constant during the experiment .

volatile [adjective]

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

Ex: The stock market has been volatile this year , with sharp drops and rises .

dynamic [adjective]

characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

Ex: Urban life can be very dynamic , with the city landscape constantly evolving and new businesses opening .

ACT Math and Assessment
Math	Arithmetic and Statistics	Geometry	Quantity and Partitives
Economics	Time and Order	Process of Actions	Scholarship and Innovation
Inclusion and Classification	Comparison	Importance	Praise
Evaluation and Criticism	Change	Status	Management of Items