Academic Vocabulary/Testing Terms

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Compare and Contrast

Back

Point out the similarities and the differences.

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Interpret

Back

Explain the meaning of.

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Identify

Back

Point Out.

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Determine

Back

Make a decision and support it with evidence.

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Demonstrate

Back

Show clearly and provide support.

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Summarize

Back

Give a brief statement of the main points.

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Analyze

Back

Examine in detail to understand the structure or meaning.

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Evaluate

Back

Judge the value or significance of something.

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Justify

Back

Provide reasons or evidence to support an argument.

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Synthesize

Back

Combine different ideas to create a new understanding.