12-12-24 academic vocabulary flashcard

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What is an event?

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Something that happens or happened.

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What does it mean to distinguish?

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To note differences.

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What are details?

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The particular fact or piece of information about something or someone.

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How would you describe something?

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To give an account in words including important characteristics.

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What does contribute mean?

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To be an important factor in; help to cause.

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What is a factor?

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An element or component that contributes to a result.

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What does it mean to analyze?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To note similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is a conclusion?

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A judgment or decision reached after consideration.