Strong verb analysis Flashcards
Implies
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated: His words implied a lack of faith.
Suggest
put forward for consideration.
“I suggest that we wait a day or two”
Compares
estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
“He is tall compared to me”
Emphasizes
to state or show that something is especially important or deserves special attention: She emphasized the importance of good nutrition
Defines
to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word) “ We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him”
Trivializes
make (something) seem less important, significant, or complex than it really is.
“the problem was either trivialized or ignored by teachers”
Denigrates
criticize unfairly; disparage.
“there is a tendency to denigrate the poor”
Vilifies
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
“he has been vilified in the press”
Demonizes
portray as wicked and threatening.
“he was demonized by the press”
Ridicules
to deride; make fun of “ his theory was ridiculed and dismissed”
Flatters
make (someone) feel honored and pleased.
“I was very flattered to be given the commission”
Lionizes
give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.
“modern athletes are lionized”
Praises
express warm approval or admiration of.
“we can’t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant joB”
Establishes
set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.
“the British established a rich trade with Portugal”
Minimizes
to reduce or keep to a minimum
“ We need to minimize the chance of error”
Qualifies
to be or become fit (as for an office “your degree qualifies you for the post”
Dismisses
to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering “the students were dismissed early because of the snowstorm”
Supports
to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed “ all the evidence supports this conclusion”
Admonishes
to criticize or warn gently but seriously “she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine”
Narrates
to tell (a story) in detail “Several times in the film he narrates in this manner.”
Processes
to deal with something according to a particular set of actions” the sales department processes hundreds of orders every day”
Analyzes
to study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it “ The data was recorded and analyzed by computer”
Enumerates
mention (a number of things) one by one.
“there is not space to enumerate all his works”
Lists
To make a record of:enumerate “ here’s your list of chores to do before you go to that game”
Expounds
present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
“he was expounding a powerful argument”
Describes
to represent or give an account of in words. “ he described the house in perfect detail”
Questions
To ask/interrigate “ The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness’s statement”
Contrasts
the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
“the day began cold and blustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine”
Argues
give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view.
“He argues persuasively against nationalism”
Warns
inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
“his father had warned him of what might happen”
