Words in Context Eng College Prep

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Illustrate

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To explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or graphs. Example: The graph illustrated how one major event can impact the stock market.

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Classify

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To arrange or organize items into categories based on shared characteristics. Example: Restaurants can classify food on their menus in different ways.

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Infer

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. Example: Readers must infer the author’s meaning using both explicit and implicit evidence.

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Evidence

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument. Example: The police didn’t find enough evidence to prove that the girl robbed the house.

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Compare

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more items. Example: Before buying a car, I compared several makes and models.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help to clarify its meaning.

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Analyze

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To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions.

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Investigate

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To carry out research or study to discover facts or information.

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Cite

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To quote or refer to a source as evidence for an argument or statement.

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Transition

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The process of changing from one state or condition to another.