Vocabulary list 2

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Cite

Back

To quote or refer to a source as evidence or justification.

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Reinforce

Back

To strengthen or support an idea, argument, or feeling.

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Restate

Back

To express the same idea in different words.

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Develop

Back

To elaborate or expand in detail.

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Convey

Back

To communicate or make known.

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Comparison

Back

The act of evaluating two or more things by determining the relevant, comparable characteristics.

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Contrast

Back

To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.

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Passage

Back

A section of text or a piece of writing.

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Shift

Back

A change in position, direction, or focus.

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Previous

Back

Existing or occurring before in time or order.