Essential Academic Vocabulary

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Analyze

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To break something down methodically into its parts.

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Summarize

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To retell the essential details of what happened.

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Integrate

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To make whole by combining the different parts into one.

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Compare/Contrast

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To identify similarities or differences between items.

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Determine

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To decide or conclude something based on evidence.

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Evaluate

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To assess or judge the value or quality of something.

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Describe

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To give a detailed account or explanation of something.

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Explain

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To make something clear or easy to understand.

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Develop

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To grow or cause to grow and become more mature.

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Interpret

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To explain the meaning of information or actions.