| A | B |
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| Analyze | Break into separate parts and discuss, examine, or interpret each part. |
| Compare | Examine two or more things. Identify similarities and differences. |
| Contrast | Show differences. Set in opposition. |
| Criticize | Make judgements. Evaluate comparative worth. Criticism often involves analysis. |
| Define | Give the meaning |
| Describe | Give a detailed account. Make a picture with words. List characteristics, qualities, and parts. |
| Discuss | Consider and debate or argue the pros and cons of an issue. Write about and conflict. Compare and contrast. |
| Summarize | Give a brief, condensed account. Include conclusions. Avoid unnecessary details. |
| Trace | Show the order of events or progress of a subject or event. |
| Evaluate | Give your opinion or cite the opinion of an expert. Include evidence to support the evaluation. |
| Enumerate | List several ideas, aspects, events,things, qualities, reasons, etc. |
| State | Explain precisely. |
| Relate | Show the connections between ideas or events. |
| Prove | Support with facts |
| Outline | Describe main ideas, characteristics, or events. |
| Interpret | Comment upon, give examples, describe relationships. Explain the meaning. |
| Illustrate | Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples. |
| Explain | Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reasons for an event. |
