Common State Testing Vocabulary# 1

The word 'explain' means to clarify or make clear.

• To clarify or make clear

• To hide

• To complicate

• To confuse

Select one synonym of the word 'develop'.

• advance

• retrogress

• diminish

• undermine

What are the synonyms of the word 'story'? Select the correct option.

• tale

• plot

• gossip

• myth

The definition of the word 'central/main idea' is:

• The primary thought or main message in a text

• A minor detail within the text

• An irrelevant idea

• A synonym for conclusion

Definition of the word 'contrast'

• Showing differences between two or more elements

• The act of blending similar features

• A process of creating a uniform appearance

• A style of combining complementary colors

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'describe'.

• depict

• exaggerate

• ignore

• belittle

The definition of the word 'identify' is

• To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.

• To ignore or forget about.

• To complicate or confuse.

• To modify or change completely.

Select the synonym of the word 'compare'.

• Contrast

• Explain

• Describe

• Combine

The definition of the word 'demonstrate' is:

• To prove or explain by showing evidence

• To conceal information

• To ignore or overlook

• To question the validity

Definition of the word 'details'

• A list of particulars or elements of information

• A summary

• A conclusion

• An overview