Academic Vocabulary

To bring something (an idea, usually) into knowledge for the first time

• clarify

• introduce

• infer

• contribute

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Make an idea more detailed, advanced, and complete

• develop

• introduce

• compare

• support

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

prove the truth of a claim; corroborate

• support

• interpret

• develop

• evaluate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

explain an idea using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

• illustrate

• evaluate

• elaborate

• integrate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

clearly show the truth of an idea by showing evidence

• demonstrate

• evaluate

• collaborate

• infer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

make an idea clear by describing it with more details

• explain

• introduce

• conclude

• prove

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

having many different elements; using variation or variety

• varied

• compare

• contrast

• chronological

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

correct in all details; true

• accurate

• argument

• response

• subjective

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

come into the possession of something; get something

• acquire

• evaluate

• comprehend

• compare

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

closely examine something to interpret its meaning

• analyze

• infer

• elaborate

• construct

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D