Vocab Round 9, Step 1

Examine parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.

• analyze

• compare

• contrast

• explain

To arrange in categories or classes according to similar/shared qualities.

• classify

• argue

• claim

• conclude

Placing similar ideas, objects, etc, into similar groups.

• categorize

• classify

• demonstrate

• predict

To form an opinion after thinking about or examining multiple sources or ideas.

• conclude

• contrast

• infer

• predict

Shows how, with examples to illustrate.

• demonstrate

• describe

• compare

• claim

Use clues or hints to draw conclusions.

• infer

• organize

• contrast

• summarize

Taking shorter showers can help us ​ (a)   water.

• conserve
• contaminated
• access
• recycle

You can't drive a car until you turn 16 because of age ​ (a)   .

• restriction
• sustain
• deplete
• resources

What does audacious mean?

• to divide into two usually equal parts; CROSS, INTERSECT

• odd, extravagant, or eccentric in style or mode; involving sensational contrasts or incongruities

• to engage in a concerted refusal to have dealings with (a person, a store, an organization, etc.) usually to express disapproval or to force acceptance of certain conditions

• intrepidly daring: ADVENTUROUS, recklessly bold: RASH

What does belligerent mean?

• a taking to or upon oneself; the act of laying claim to or taking possession of something; a fact or statement is taken for granted

• intrepidly daring: ADVENTUROUS, recklessly bold: RASH

• inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness; waging war

• the power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior; freedom granted by one in authority: RIGHT