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Academic vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Describe | Give an account in words of (someone or something) including all the relevant characteristics |
Explain | make (an idea , situation or problem ) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas |
Analyze | examine closely and in detail typically for purpose of explanation and interpretation |
interpret | explain the meaning of information words or actions |
Construct | to build |
Synthesize | combine a number of things into a coherent whole |
determine | to conclude or ascertain as after reasoning observation to settle or decide a dispute question by an authoritative or conclusive decision |
formulate | to create or prepare something carefully giving particular attention |
transact | to carry on or conduct to a conclusion or settlement |
summarize | sum up the main points of the text |
develop | grow and become more mature advanced or elaborate |