Test Taking Vocabulary 1

conclude

• decide by reasoning

• to begin a process

• to create a conclusion

• to analyze data

compare

• examine and note the similarities or differences of

• to analyze without any reference

• to combine two or more elements into one

• to ignore the details and focus on the whole

primary

• most important

• least important

• secondary

• optional

characterize

• to define the limits of something

• to describe or portray the qualities or peculiarities of

• to analyze the structure of something

• to compare two or more items

inference

• a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence

• a type of logical fallacy

• a method of scientific experimentation

• a statement that cannot be proven

contrast

• put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

• to combine elements to create harmony

• to analyze similarities between two subjects

• to summarize the main points of a discussion

express

• communicate beliefs or opinions

• keep thoughts to oneself

• ignore feelings

• avoid sharing ideas

imply

• express or state indirectly

• to make something clear

• to suggest without stating

• to deny or reject something

primarily

• for the most part

• occasionally

• rarely

• sometimes

summarize

• to provide a detailed analysis of something

• to briefly present the main points of something

• to ignore the main points of something

• to elaborate on every detail of something