Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Academic Language Midterm - Quizlet

analyze :to examine or think about something carefullly, in order to understand it
derive : to develop or come from something else
examine To look at something carefully, in order to make a decision, find something, or check something
affect to do something that produces a change in someone or something
appropriate explanation: correct or right for a particular time, situation
consist explanation: to be made of or contain a number of different parts or things
construct to form something such as a sentence, argument, or system by joining words or ideas together.
illustrate illustrate
positive a quality or feature of something that is good or useful.
simpify To change an equation, fraction, or other mathematical expression into its most basic form.
verify to find out if a fact or statement is correct or true
factor one of several things that influence or cause a situation.
plot a secret plan made by several people to do something harmful or illegal.
voice the individual writing style of an author.
category A group of people or things that all have the same particular qualities or are the same type.
consume to completely use up time, energy, or things.
consent Permission to do something, especially from someone in authority or from someone who is responsible.
role the position, job, or purpose that someone or something has in a particular situation or activity.
previous explanation: happening or
criteria a standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based.
emphasis special attention or importance given to something
estimate to judge the value, size, cost etc. of something
identify to form something such as a santence, arguement, or system by joining words or ideas together
text a book or other piece of writing that is related to learning or intended for study
maintain to make something continue in the same way or at the same standard as before
appropriate correct or right for a particular time, situation, or purpose
focus to pay attention to a particular person or thing instead of other
sequence the order in which events or actions happen or are suppased to happen
alternative something that you can choose to do or use instead of something else
strategy a well- planned action or series of actions for achieving

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