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Academic EOG Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Suggest | to imply as a possibility |
| Define | to explain the meaning |
| relevant | having a connection with the subject |
| context | the surroundings that help you understand a word or passage |
| predict | make an educated guess about the future |
| compare | point out how things are alike |
| contrast | point out how things are different |
| perspective | point of view |
| indicate | a sign that something is happening |
| characterize | describe the qualities of something |
| summarize | explain the main points |
| contradict | opposite of something |
| analyze | to break something down |
| purpose | why certain decisions are made |
| central | the main thing |
| emphasize | to make something important |
| highlight | to make visible |
| address | to discuss something |
| refer | to call attention to something |
| cite | proof or credit |
| reinforce | make stronger |
| restate | to say again |
| develop | go deeper with an idea |
| convey | to express something |
| passage | a section of reading |
| primary | most important |
| support | to make stronger |
| analysis | a detailed investigation of something |
| conclusion | an opinion reached at the end |
| consistent | reliable |
| reflect | to look back on something |
| claim | something that someone believes |
| evidence | proof |
| criticize | to find fault |
| demonstrate | to show by example |
| illustrate | to make clear |
| confirm | to establish something |
| clarify | to explain or make clear |
| introduce | meeting for the first time |
| accurate | truthful |
| approximate | an educated guess |
| vary | can change |
| likely | having a good change of doing something |
| reveal | to make known |
| examine | to look closely |
| portion | part of |
| propose | to present something |
| tone | the attitude of the author |
| intention | a plan |
| graphic | a visual image |
| evaluate | to assess |
| concept | an idea |
| determine | to find out |
| imply | to state indirectly |
| inference | to conclude from evidence and reasoning |
| identify | to recognize |
| assume | something thought to be true |
| distinct | unique |
| interpret | to make sense of something |
| establish | to set up for something |
| development | how something changes |
| influence | to have an effect on something |
| accompanying | with something else |
| significant | important |
| stance | opinion |
| portray | describe |