Vocabulary Quizs - Academic Vocabulary Set One

analyze

• To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

• To summarize the main points of a text or argument.

• To compare and contrast different ideas or concepts.

• To memorize information for later recall.

significant

• Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

• Of little importance or value.

• Easily overlooked or ignored.

• Commonplace and unremarkable.

establish

• to show something to be true or certain by determining the facts.

• to create something new and innovative.

• to make a decision based on personal feelings.

• to destroy or dismantle something completely.

demonstrate

• To clearly show the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

• To make something less visible or clear.

• To confuse or mislead someone about a fact.

• To hide or conceal information from others.

determine

• To ascertain or establish exactly by research or calculation.

• To guess or estimate without evidence.

• To ignore or overlook important details.

• To confuse or mix up different concepts.

contrast

• To identify similarities

• To identify differences

• To combine elements

• To summarize information

consequence

• A result or effect of an action or condition.

• A type of punishment for wrongdoing.

• A method of achieving a goal.

• An unrelated event that occurs simultaneously.

justify

• To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

• To make something unjust or unfair.

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To ignore or dismiss a claim.