Week 10 Vocabulary

When analyzing the experiment's results, the scientist had to __________ whether the observed changes were statistically significant.

• emphasize

• determine

• destroy

• conclude

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The author wanted to __________ the importance of environmental conservation in the final chapter of the book.

• emphasize

• energize

• excite

• equate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In order to make a sound decision, it's crucial to thoroughly __________ the pros and cons of each option.

• eliminate

• elapse

• embarrass

• evaluate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The detective had to __________ the suspect's alibi before making an arrest.

• destroy

• designate

• determine

• demonstrate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

To support his argument, the speaker needed to __________ his claims with credible evidence.

• jeopardize

• justify

• judge

• jangle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the definition of "justify"?

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To give prominence or importance to

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

• To form a final decision or opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which definition corresponds to the word "emphasize"?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the term "conclude" mean?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which of the following best defines the word "determine"?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To decide something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of "evaluate"?

• To give prominence or importance to

• To draw a reasoned and valid explanation or excuse

• To form a final decision or opinion

• To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D