Academic Vocabulary

What does it mean to CLARIFY something?

• to come to a decision based on information presented

• to break down into parts and examine closely

• point out facts or details about something

• to make something easier to understand by giving more details

What does it mean to ANALYZE something?

• to come to a decision based on information presented

• to break down into parts and examine closely

• to point out facts or details about something

• to make something easier to understand by giving more details

What does it mean to DESCRIBE something?

• to come to a decision based on information presented

• to break down into parts and examine closely

• to point out facts or details about something

• to make something easier to understand by giving more details

What does it mean to CONCLUDE something?

• to come to a decision based on information presented

• to break down into parts and examine closely

• to point out facts or details about sometihng

• to make something easier to understand by giving more details

What does it mean to FORMULATE something?

• to note what makes something different

• to make clear by citing examples

• to make an educated guess based on evidence and your personal experience

• to create a plan or strategy

What does it mean to DISTINGUISH something?

• to note what makes something different

• to remember a fact, event, or situation

• to create a plan or strategy

• to confirm the truth of something

What does it mean to INDICATE?

• to make clear by citing examples

• to point out or show

• to list the steps in order

• to back up or justify your answer with evidence

Which word means to provide a good reason for something?

• verify

• formulate

• justify

• trace

Which word means the order in which events occur?

• sequence

• recall

• support

• consequence

Which word means to confirm the truth of something?

• support

• illustrate

• verify

• infer