P11 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Establish

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to set up or create something that will last. Example: The company was established in 1990.

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Emphasize

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to give special importance to something. Example: The teacher emphasized studying for the test.

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Indicate

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to point out or show something. Example: The red light indicates that you must stop.

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Justify

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to give a good reason or explanation for something. Example: Justify your opinion with evidence from the text.

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Conclude

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to make a decision or judgment after thinking about the facts. Example: We can conclude that the character learned a lesson.

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Predict

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to say what you think will happen next. Example: Based on the clouds, I predict it will rain soon.

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Contrast

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to show how two or more things are different. Example: The book contrasts city life and country life.

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Distinguish

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to recognize or show the differences between things. Example: It's hard to distinguish between the twins.

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Acquire

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to get or gain something through effort. Example: She acquired new vocabulary by reading every day.

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Validate

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to prove something is correct or acceptable.
Example: The data helped validate the scientist’s theory.