21.2 Essay titles Flashcards
Recognize the differences between things: “I can’t distinguish one type of oil from another.”
distinguish sth
Form an opinion of the value or quality of sth after thinking about it carefully
evaluate sth
N evaluation
SYN asses sth
N assessment
The purpose or influence of sb or sth in a particular situation:
“Destiny plays a crucial/decisive/major role in the plot of ‘Romeo and Juliet’”
role
Explain the meaning of sth
define sth
definition
say how two things are similar or different
compare A with/to B
Also ‘make a comparison between’ two things
Give an explanation of sth
account for sth
SYN explain sth
A standard or principle that is used to judge sth or make a decision about sth
criterion (sg.)
criteria (pl.)
One of several things that cause or influence sth
factor
Make sth happen in a particular way
determine sth
Give a short account of the main facts or features of sth
summarize sth
summary
A helpful and useful effect that sth has
benefit
beneficial (adj.)
Make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples
illustrate sth
illustration
