1. Definitions for Foldable Chart
Academic Vocabulary
Definitions for Foldable Chart

2. analyze (analyse)
Break into parts. Look at each part in depth and how parts interrelate to one another.

3. argue
Put forward a proposition, illustrate it, and defend it against possible counter-charges.

4. define
Set down the precise meaning of something

5. describe
Give a detailed and comprehensive account of

6. develop
Expand on something, taking it further

7. discuss
Examine carefully. Say something interesting in response to the topic in question.

8. elaborate
Add further details to something

9. evaluate
Appraise the worth of something; judge. Look at both good and bad.

10. examine
Look closely into something; investigate to discover.

11. explain
Make plain. Clarify. Give reasons for important features or developments.

12. identify
Pick out the key features of something

13. illustrate
Make clear by the use of concrete examples

14. justify
Supply reasons for or against a particular position

15. review
Make a survey of, examining the subject critically

16. summarize
Give an account of the main points; omit details and examples