12 Power Words

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Formulate

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To come up with a plan or idea.

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Explain

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To tell how something works or to clarify information.

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Contrast

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To show how two or more things are different.

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Describe

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To tell in your own words what something is like.

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Compare

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To show how two or more things are alike.

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Analyze

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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Evaluate

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To assess or judge the value or quality of something.

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Infer

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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Trace

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To follow the development or history of something.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points.