Testing Words

To draw a conclusion based on given facts, predict, generalize.

• explain

• infer

• synthesize

• compare

To show how the facts or ideas are different.

• compare

• justify

• explain

• contrast

To combine the parts into a coherent whole

• synthesize

• analyze

• infer

• justify

To develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail

• explain

• justify

• elaborate

• sequence

to show or prove to be right or reasonable

• compare

• justify

• describe

• analyze

To systematically and critically examine each of the facts.

• sequence

• describe

• interpret

• analyze

To arrange in meaningful order, beginning to end

• sequence

• contrast

• infer

• elaborate

To present the subject at hand in understandable terms

• contrast

• interpret

• justify

• synthesize

To show how the facts or ideas are similar.

• elaborate

• contrast

• compare

• sequence

To make clear to someone by describing.

• describe

• infer

• analyze

• explain