ELA Academic Vocabulary Review

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What does the word 'evaluate' mean?

Back

Estimate the value of something.

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The word 'interpret' means to--

Back

Understand or explain the meaning of something.

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The word 'synthesize' means to--

Back

Combine different ideas to create something new.

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When you 'summarize', you--

Back

Present the main points in a concise form.

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What does 'predict' mean?

Back

To make a guess about what will happen.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

Back

Examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What does 'compare' mean?

Back

Identify similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

Back

Highlight the differences between two or more things.

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What does 'describe' mean?

Back

Provide detailed information about something.

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What does 'argue' mean?

Back

Present reasons for or against something.