Academic Vocab List 1

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convince

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persuade

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contrast

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Find differences

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dynamic

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active, energetic, forceful

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censor

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To remove offensive material from

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compare

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to see how things are the same

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analyze

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to examine in detail

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synthesize

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to combine different ideas into a coherent whole

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evaluate

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to assess the value or significance of something

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interpret

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to explain the meaning of something

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illustrate

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to explain or make something clear by using examples or diagrams