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LA Word List 1st sem

7th LA Word List #1 (1st)

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Describe To give an account of an event or happening using clear details
Description A representation of an event or happening
Support To back-up an argument or side with solid facts and details
Summarize To present a brief overview of a story or piece of writing
Conclude To bring a story or piece of writing to an end
Conclusion The ending of a story or piece of writing
Infer To guess at what will be coming up based on information previously received
Compare To point out the similarities between 2 or more subjects
Comparison The actual process of pointing out the similarities between 2 or more subjects
Contrast (v) To show the difference between 2 or more subjects
Contrast (n) The actual display of differences between 2 or more subjects
Details (n) The small and large points of an argument or subject; used to provide a more solid and clear picture
Excite To rouse an emotional response
Edit To change and correct so as to make better
Inference The guess made based on information previously received
Created by: lcocking
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