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9616846450ComparePoint out similarities, examine 2 or more objects and consider the likenesses.0
9616915031CompareIf used without Contrast it can mean both similarities and differences.1
9616922478ContrastPoint out differences; to examine 2 or more objects and consider the differences2
9616934188IdentifyName, list, and give and example3
9616939357ExplainTell how to do, give the meaning of, or why, give reasons for4
9616951192DescribeTo give a picture of or characteristics of something in words5
9616966769DiscussTo give information about something in writing from various points of view6
9616976605DefineGive a meaning for a word or phrase7
9616982381EffectA result or a consequence that can be positive or negative8
9616988079Effectcommonly used as a noun9
9616994147Affectcommonly used as a verb with regards to a result or consequence10
9617169617Analyzeto study something closely and carefully, especially information; to learn the relationship of the parts11
9617207289Summarizetell the main idea; tell the beginning, middle, and end12
9617213450SupportBack it up or prove your answer with details13
9617220006Provideto make available for use or consideration to supply something that is useful or necessary14
9617237288EvaluateTo judge the condition of something in a careful and thoughtful way (to judge the good and the bad)15
9617247605Differentiateto see or state the differences between two or more things16
9617257718Predictto say that something will or might happen in the future17
9617253231Distinguishmeans the same thing as differentiate18
9617265260Performto carry out, accomplish, or complete a task or action19
9617275422Justifyto give good reason for; defend; prove or show something to be right or reasonable20
9617282919Claima statement that is open to challenge an answer to a question21
9617290172Evidenceavailable body of facts or information that indicates whether the statement is true or valid22
9617298134Poseto present a problem; ask or suggest a question for23
9617304396Interpretto explain or provide meaning of something; understand something in a clear or precise way24
9617316874Proposeto suggest an idea or plan for consideration or discussion by others25
9617324003Indicateto point out or show; to state briefly; to direct attention to26

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