Academic Vocabulary Flashcards

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analyze

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to examine in detail to understand meaning or relationships

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infer

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to draw a conclusion from evidence, even when it’s not stated directly

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interpret

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to explain the meaning of something; to make sense of what is read, seen, or heard

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alternative

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another option; a different possibility among choices

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assumption

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something taken for granted; an idea accepted without proof

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concept

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a key idea; a general notion that can be applied to many situations

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evidence

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information or details used to support a claim or argument

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perspective

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a point of view; how someone sees or thinks about something

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significant

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important; having meaning or effect

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contrast

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to show differences when things are compared