Academic Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to confirm the truth of something?

Back

To verify.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the process of noting the similarity or likeness between two or more things called?

Back

To compare.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

How can one make something clear by citing examples?

Back

To illustrate.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What does it mean to express the most important components of something in a concise manner?

Back

To interpret.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the term for the consequence of an event?

Back

The outcome of an event.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the definition of 'analyze'?

Back

To examine something in detail to understand it better.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What does 'synthesize' mean in the context of academic vocabulary?

Back

To combine different ideas or information to create a new understanding.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the meaning of 'evaluate'?

Back

To assess the value or significance of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to 'summarize'?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the purpose of 'arguing' in academic writing?

Back

To present reasons for or against a particular point of view.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D