Reading Comprehension VOCAB

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Analyze

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To examine in detail the structure of something.

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Compare

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To note the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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Contrast

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To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.

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Infer

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Predict

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To say what will happen in the future, based on information or evidence.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points of something.

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Evidence

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The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Conclusion

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A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.

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Describe

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To give a detailed account in words of.

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Explain

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To make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.