Vocabulary Flashcards

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inference

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The act of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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defense

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The action of defending from or resisting attack.

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document

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A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence.

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inform

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To give someone facts or information; tell.

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entertain

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To provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.

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paraphrase

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To restate something in different words, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

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research

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The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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cite

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To quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.

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main idea

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The central point or thought that an author wants to communicate to readers.

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key details

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Important pieces of information that support the main idea.