Pre-AP College Ready: Academic Language Test

not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change or able to be changed.

shocking noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring

connected or concerned with someone or something, typically on an emotional or personal level.

Showing little spirt or enthusisum

 information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

giving and careful attention to detail

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.

Give up or into; to yield; cease to exist; to die

an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

a strong feeling that something is about to happen; a prediction

Being worthy of attention and importance or the meaning to be found in words or events.

found to be present in a place or under a particular set of conditions.

Unchanging in achievement or effect over a period of time.

resembling without being identical.

move towards

a situation in which no one obeys rules or laws-disorder (usually from a failure of government)

set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.

a verbal or written answer or a reaction to something.

the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

showing impatience because of restrictions or delays

an extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act, or circumstance: something very bad or unpleasant

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

endless;seeming without end

treat as a celebrity

likely but not certain to happen, possible; dependent on uncertain events or conditions; 

the action of explaining the meaning of something.

bring into existence

a system of ideas intended to explain something

Unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness

the abstract separation of a whole into its parts in order 2 study the parts and their relation

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

wishing or appearing to wish evil to others: showing ill will; malicious

establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm

Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

something that aids or promotes well-being.

violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar

any of the more or less distinct parts which something may be divided or is made up

clarify by giving an example of

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.

formed or developed from something else; not original

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

when you add notes and/or comments to a text, usually going deeper into the specific meaning

depressed from loss of hope or confidence:utterly discouraged

a natural talent, aptitude, or ability; knack

to ruin or destroy completely

what something is used for, an activity or purpose intended for a person or thing.