
Tier 2 words are less common than high frequency (Tier 1) words. They are often integral to the comprehension of exam questions or core subject knowledge.
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data |
Data is a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
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debate |
A debate is a discussion in which the reasons for and against a proposition are put forward.
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decades |
Decades are periods of ten years.
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decline |
If you decline something, it means you refuse it.
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dedicate |
If you dedicate yourself to something or someone, it means you devote all your energy to it.
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deduce |
If you deduce something, it means you work it out through reasoning.
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define |
If you define a word, it means you explain what it means.
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definite |
If something is definite, it means it is known for certain.
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definition |
If you tell someone the definition of a word, it means you tell them what that word means.
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demonstrate |
If you demonstrate something to someone, it means you show them how to do it.
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denote |
Denote means to be a sign or indication of.
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deny |
If you deny something, it means you declare it as untrue.
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depression |
Depression is a mental state characterised by feelings of sadness, low spirits, and inadequacy.
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deprive |
If you deprive someone of something, it means you stop them from having it.
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derive |
If you derive something, it means you work it out through reasoning.
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design |
A design is a sketch, outline, or plan for something.
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