Staar Power Words

What is the meaning of the word 'analyze'?

• To examine in detail

• To summarize briefly

• To ignore completely

• To create something new

Which word means 'to make an educated guess'?

• Predict

• Describe

• Explain

• Argue

What does the word 'infer' mean?

• To conclude from evidence

• To state directly

• To ask a question

• To give an example

Choose the correct synonym for 'evaluate'.

• Assess

• Ignore

• Destroy

• Create

What is the opposite of 'support'?

• Oppose

• Agree

• Help

• Encourage

Which word means 'to give reasons for'?

• Justify

• Deny

• Forget

• Ignore

What does 'summarize' mean?

• To give a brief statement of main points

• To write in detail

• To argue a point

• To ask questions

Choose the correct antonym for 'persuade'.

• Dissuade

• Convince

• Encourage

• Support

What is the meaning of 'synthesize'?

• To combine parts into a whole

• To break apart

• To ignore

• To simplify

Which word means 'to look at something closely'?

• Examine

• Glance

• Overlook

• Forget