English Vocab

Analyze

• systematically and critically examine each of the facts

• show or prove to be right or reasonable

Compare

• Make clear by citing examples

• show how the facts or ideas are similar

Contrast

• explain the main points

• show how the facts or ideas are different

Define

• set forth the meaning or make something clear

• present the subject at hand in understandable terms

Discuss

• present a detailed argument or consideration

• draw a conclusion based on given facts

Evaluate

• make clear by citing examples

• determine the value, significance, or worth of

Identify

• establish the essential characteristics of

• review in detail, step by step

Illustrate

• show or prove to be right

• make clear by citing examples

Interpret

• present the subject at hand in understandable terms

• arrange in a meaningful order, beginning to end

Infer

• show how facts or ideas are similar

• draw a conclusion based on given facts; predict, generalize