Essential Academic Vocabulary

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analyze

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break something down methodically into its parts

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transform

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change in form, function, or nature to reveal or emphasize

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determine

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consider all possible options, perspectives, results

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integrate

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make whole by combining the different parts into one

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imagine

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form a picture in one's mind; speculate or predict

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evaluate

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to assess or judge the value or quality of something

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interpret

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to explain the meaning of information or actions

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summarize

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to give a brief statement of the main points

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support

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to provide evidence or reasoning for a claim

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describe

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to give a detailed account of something