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analyze
verb. defenition: examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
compare
verb. definition: estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
comprehend
verb. defenition: grasp mentally; understand
contrast
noun. definition: the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association
infer
verb. definition: deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
evaluate
verb. definition: form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess
explicit
adjective. definition: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
implicit
adjective. definition: implied though not plainly expressed
identify
verb. definition: establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is
imply
verb. definition: strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)
paraphrase
verb. definition: express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity
summarize
verb. definition: give a brief statement of the main points of (something)
synthesize
verb. definition: make (something) by synthesis, especially chemically
conclusion
noun. definition: the end or finish of an event or process
justify
verb. definition: show or prove to be right or reasonable
predict
verb. definition: say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something
strategize
verb. definition: devise a strategy or strategies
immaculate
adjective. definition: (especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy
demure
adjective. definition: reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)
mindful
adjective. definition: conscious or aware of something
