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Lakeridge Vocab
20 Academic Vocab words for the content areas /LMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| analyze | To look closely at something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it |
| apply | Used for a specific purpose |
| cite | To quote the exact words from text or to tell the reader where the material came from. |
| compare | to identify ways that two or more things are similar |
| contrast | To identify ways two or more things differ |
| determine | To discover the facts about something, or to calculate exactly |
| develop | To make an idea or message clearer by adding details or commentary |
| draw | To develop a specific idea or come to a conclusion after you have read or studied information |
| evaluate | To make a judgement about the value of something |
| evidence | The facts, signs or objects that make you believe that something is true |
| explain | To tell something in a way that makes it easy to understand, using appropriate examples, evidence and details |
| explicit | Information that is clearly shown or expressed leaving no doubt about the meaning |
| identify | To point out or highlight the significant details or facts of a central idea or experience |
| implicit | Something that can be understood through not clearly or directly stated |
| infer | To combine evidence from text or an experience with your background knowledge to reach a conclusion or to decide if something is true |
| interpret | To explain the meaning of something using clues or evidence |
| purpose | The reason an author uses a particular technique |
| reflect | To think carefully and deeply about something |
| summarize | To write a brief statement of the main points and important details of a text or experience |
| support | To use evidence to justify why you believe something is true, reasonable or appropriate |