First Set of Academic Verbs

Which word most closely means "acknowledge"?

• dismiss
• recognize
• overlook
• ignore

Which words most closely means "assert"?

• deny
• refute
• critique

• declare

Which word most closely means "bolster"?

• diminish
• neglect
• weaken
• support

Which word most closely means "contradict"?

• support
• deny
• agree
• confirm

Which word most closely means "corroborate"?

• verify
• dismiss
• compare

• disprove

Which word most closely means "advocate"?

• assume

• critique

• oppose

• support

Which word most closely means "call for"?

• summon
• demand
• claim

• invite

Which word most closely means "contend"?

• disagree
• clarify

• assert

• constrast

Which word most closely means "demonstrate"?

• show

• assume

• argue

• compare

Which word most closely means "assert"?

• claim

• refute
• bolster

• deny