Strong verb analysis

Question 1

Implies

Answer 1

to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated: His words implied a lack of faith.

Question 2

Suggest

Answer 2

put forward for consideration.
“I suggest that we wait a day or two”

Question 3

Compares

Answer 3

estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
“He is tall compared to me”

Question 4

Emphasizes

Answer 4

to state or show that something is especially important or deserves special attention: She emphasized the importance of good nutrition

Question 5

Defines

Answer 5

to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word) “ We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him”

Question 6

Trivializes

Answer 6

make (something) seem less important, significant, or complex than it really is.
“the problem was either trivialized or ignored by teachers”

Question 7

Denigrates

Answer 7

criticize unfairly; disparage.
“there is a tendency to denigrate the poor”

Question 8

Vilifies

Answer 8

speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
“he has been vilified in the press”

Question 9

Demonizes

Answer 9

portray as wicked and threatening.
“he was demonized by the press”

Question 10

Ridicules

Answer 10

to deride; make fun of “ his theory was ridiculed and dismissed”

Question 11

Flatters

Answer 11

make (someone) feel honored and pleased.
“I was very flattered to be given the commission”

Question 12

Lionizes

Answer 12

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.
“modern athletes are lionized”

Question 13

Praises

Answer 13

express warm approval or admiration of.
“we can’t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant joB”

Question 14

Establishes

Answer 14

set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.
“the British established a rich trade with Portugal”

Question 15

Minimizes

Answer 15

to reduce or keep to a minimum
“ We need to minimize the chance of error”

Question 16

Qualifies

Answer 16

to be or become fit (as for an office “your degree qualifies you for the post”

Question 17

Dismisses

Answer 17

to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering “the students were dismissed early because of the snowstorm”

Question 18

Supports

Answer 18

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”

Question 19

Admonishes

Answer 19

to criticize or warn gently but seriously “she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine”

Question 20

Narrates

Answer 20

to tell (a story) in detail “Several times in the film he narrates in this manner.”

Question 21

Processes

Answer 21

to deal with something according to a particular set of actions” the sales department processes hundreds of orders every day”

Question 22

Analyzes

Answer 22

to study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it “ The data was recorded and analyzed by computer”

Question 23

Enumerates

Answer 23

mention (a number of things) one by one.
“there is not space to enumerate all his works”

Question 24

Lists

Answer 24

To make a record of:enumerate “ here’s your list of chores to do before you go to that game”

Question 25

Expounds

Answer 25

present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
“he was expounding a powerful argument”

Question 26

Describes

Answer 26

to represent or give an account of in words. “ he described the house in perfect detail”

Question 27

Questions

Answer 27

To ask/interrigate “ The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness’s statement”

Question 28

Contrasts

Answer 28

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”

Question 29

Argues

Answer 29

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”

Question 30

Warns

Answer 30

inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
“his father had warned him of what might happen”