Academic Vocabulary #3

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What does 'Motivation' mean?

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The reason one has for acting or behaving in a particular way

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What does 'Integrate' mean?

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To put together

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What does 'Impact' mean?

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A strong influence

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What is the meaning of 'Analogies'?

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Similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar

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What does 'Argument' mean?

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Express a position on a problem and support it with reasons or evidence

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What does 'Evidence' mean?

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Information or details that support a claim or argument

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What does 'Analyze' mean?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better

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What does 'Interpret' mean?

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To explain the meaning of something

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What does 'Summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points

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What does 'Contrast' mean?

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To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences