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Academic Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary for MAV
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analyze | To break down into parts and examine closely |
| Clarify | To make something easier to understand by giving more details |
| Compare | Note the similarity or likeness between two or more things |
| Conclude | To come to a decision based on the information presented |
| Consequence | The outcome of an event |
| Contrast | To note the differences between two or more things |
| Describe | To point out facts or details about something |
| Distinguish | To note what makes something different |
| Evaluate | To make a judgement |
| Explain | To make something clear or understandable to others |
| Formulate | To create a plan or strategy |
| Identify | To give the name or characteristics of something |
| Illustrate | To make clear by citing examples |
| Indicate | To point out or show |
| Interpret | To find meaning from information and clues; read between the lines |
| Infer | To make an educated guess based on evidence and your personal experience |
| Justify | To provide a good reason for something |
| Predict | Tell what will happen next |
| Recall | To remember a fact or situation |
| Sequence | The order in which events occurred |
| Summarize | To express the most important components of something in a concise manner |
| Support | To back up or justify your answer with evidence |
| Trace | To list the steps in order |
| Verify | To confirm the truth of something |