Academic Vocabulary Flashcards
To state a fact with confidence.
Assert
To give an account of the similarities between two or more items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Compare
To give an account of the difference between two or more items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Contrast
An exception to a rule or claim.
Counterexample
To give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept, or physical quantities.
Define
To give a detailed account.
Describe
To offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors, or hypothesis.
Discuss
To make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
Evaluate
To consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumption and interrelationships of the issue.
Examine
To give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Explain
To express or create an idea in a concise or systematic way.
Formulate
To provide an answer from a number of possibilities.
Identify
To explain or make clear using charts, examples, or graphs.
Illustrate
To give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Justify
A particular attitude or way of viewing something.
Perspective
