Academic Vocabulary: High Frequency Test-Taking Words

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Describe

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To point out facts or details about something.

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Analyze

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To break down into parts and examine closely.

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Support

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To back up or justify your answer with evidence.

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Clarify

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To make something easier to understand by including more details.

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Illustrate

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To make clear by citing examples.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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Evaluate

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To assess or judge the value or quality of something.

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Distinguish

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To recognize or point out the difference.

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Indicate

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To show or point out.

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Interpret

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To explain the meaning of something.