Week 10 Vocabulary

When analyzing the experiment's results, the scientist had to __________ whether the observed changes were statistically significant.

• emphasize

• determine

• destroy

• conclude

The author wanted to __________ the importance of environmental conservation in the final chapter of the book.

• emphasize

• energize

• excite

• equate

In order to make a sound decision, it's crucial to thoroughly __________ the pros and cons of each option.

• eliminate

• elapse

• embarrass

• evaluate

The detective had to __________ the suspect's alibi before making an arrest.

• destroy

• designate

• determine

• demonstrate

To support his argument, the speaker needed to __________ his claims with credible evidence.

• jeopardize

• justify

• judge

• jangle

What is the definition of "justify"?

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To give prominence or importance to

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

• To form a final decision or opinion

Which definition corresponds to the word "emphasize"?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

What does the term "conclude" mean?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

Which of the following best defines the word "determine"?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To decide something

What is the definition of "evaluate"?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something