English
Tier 2 words.
Definition
High-utility academic words that appear frequently across many subjects but are not everyday conversational words. Unlike Tier 1 words (basic words like 'happy') or Tier 3 words (domain-specific terms like 'mitosis'), Tier 2 words like 'analyze,' 'contrast,' and 'significant' are essential for academic success across all classes.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 'Evaluate' — used in science, math, and English to mean assess or judge
- 2 'Conclude' — used across subjects to mean draw a final judgment
- 3 'Justify' — used in math proofs and essay arguments alike