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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 charateristics,quaiities, or eventtss. |
explain | make (an idea, situation, or promble) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant factss or ideas. |
analyze | examine closely and in detail, typically for puroses of explanation and interpretation. |
interpret | explain the meaing of (information, words, or actions). |
construct | to build. |
synthesize | combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole. |
determin | to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc. to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision. |
formulate | to create or prepare something carefully, giving particular attention to the detail. |
transact | to carry on or conduct to a conclusion or settlement. |
summarize | sum up the main points of the text. |
develop | grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. |