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LBSS Test Words
Test Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Analyze | Systematically and critically examine each of the facts. |
| Compare | Show how the facts or ideas are similar. |
| Contrast | Show how the facts or ideas are different. |
| Define | Set forth the meaning or make something clear. |
| Discuss | Present a detailed argument or consideration. |
| Evaluate | Determine the value |
| Identify | Establish the essential characteristics of. |
| Illustrate | Make clear by citing examples. |
| Interpret | Present the subject at hand in understandable terms. |
| Infer | Draw a conclusion based on given facts; predict |
| Justify | Show or prove to be right or reasonable. |
| Sequence | Arrange in meaningful order |
| Summarize | Explain the main points. |
| Synthesize | Combine the parts into a coherent whole. |
| Trace | Review in detail |
| according to | as stated in |
| action | act, step, endeavor |
| affect | influence, change |
| analyze | break down into parts and explain relationships |
| apparent | clear, obvious |
| appropriate | suitable, correct |
| argument | reason offered in proof for or against an idea |
| characterize | represent, symbolize, show qualities of |
| classified | arranged into groups according to specific categories |
| combined | joined, united |
| compare/contrast | explore similarities and differences |
| condition | situation, circumstances |
| contribute | add to, assist |
| correspond to | conform, match, fit |
| current | at the present time |
| data | information, facts, figures |
| define | give the exact meaning of |
| depend upon | be determined by |
| describe | give key information about |
| determine | decide |
| development | progress, growth |
| draw a conclusion | make a judgment based on certain ideas/facts |
| emphasize | stress, focus on, feature |
| evaluate | judge the value of |
| event | something that happens in a particular time/place |
| example | illustration, representation |
| except | all but, everything other than |
| excerpt | selection, portion of a text |
| expanding | growing, increasing |
| explain | make clear and understandable |
| former | previous, earlier |
| foundation | base, support for conclusion |
| generalization | general statement based on many examples |
| graph | visual representation of facts/figures |
| identify | find, pick out |
| impact | affect, influence |
| indicate | show, point out |
| inference | a conclusion based on deduction, an informed guess |
| intend | plan, design |
| interpret | give your opinion, supported with reasons and details |
| involve | be a part of |
| major | significant, important |
| minor | small, insignificant |
| occur | happen |
| passage | part of a written work, text |
| point | location, position, main idea |
| primary | main, most important |
| principle | a basic law or truth |
| probably | most likely |
| provide | offer, supply |
| refer to | use as a source of information |
| regulate | control, manage |
| relate | show the relationship or link between things |
| result | findings, report |
| select | choose |
| significant | important, meaningful |
| similar | nearly alike |
| topic | subject |
| valid | logical, suitable |