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Vocab Verbs Part 2
Vocab Verbs -- Part 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| central idea | the main point that the author is making |
| predict | to tell about or make known in advance |
| draw conclusions | to use information that is implied or inferred to make meaning out of what is not clearly stated |
| determine | to officially decide something because of evidence or facts |
| define | to state the meaning of a word |
| demonstrate | to show clearly one’s knowledge of something by providing an example or illustration |
| describe | to tell in detailed words or phrases what someone or something is like |
| identify | to establish or recognize as a person or thing; name |
| explain | to express something in a way that makes it clear and easy to understand |
| interpret | to understand and express the meaning or importance of something |
| persuade | to convince the reader or listener to adopt a particular opinion or course of action |
| support | to provide examples and facts to show that something is true |