Word Choice Verbs & Transitions Flashcards
avow
declare openly, state with confidence
assert
declare or state as positively true, demonstrate the existence of
aver
assert, allege, profess, declare the truth of
corroborate
back up or support and idea that has already been stated
substantiate
verify or confirm the truth of a fact that has already been stated
validate
confirm with authority or legal weight, make legally sound
convey
express, communicate, get a point accross
sustain
continue, carry on, keep going with a message or idea
imply
get a point across without overtly stating it. the AUTHOR implies an idea
infer
read between the lines, understand an implied point. the AUDIENCE infers the author’s implication
exhibit
show or display publicly. Should not be used instead of “explain” in literary analysis
explicate
spell out, make plain (use for clarifying tricky language)
elucidate
make “lucid”/make clear by revealing or exposing implied ideas
illuminate
shed light on, make clear by giving details
expound
expand, give further details
