Academic Vocab Reading Nonfiction Set 4

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Cause

Back

The reason why something happens

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chronological

Back

arranged in order of time

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Claim

Back

An assertion, usually supported by evidence.

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compare

Back

to put things together to see how they are the same

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Contrast

Back

Find differences

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Concept

Back

A general idea or thought about something

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demonstrate

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to show clearly

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Description

Back

A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

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determine

Back

to decide

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Distinguish:

Back

Make clear the differences between concepts or items.