| A | B |
|---|
| analyze | to look at the small details of something |
| summarize | to state briefly in your own words |
| memorize | to remember without looking at a reference |
| alphabetize | to put in the order of the alphabet |
| generalize | to make an unspecific, blanket statement |
| visualize | to create a mental piture in your head |
| devise | to make a plan |
| compromise | to make an agreement |
| utilize | to use for a special reason |
| capitalize | to make letters bigger, not lower-case |
| penalize | to give a consequence |
| paralyze | to make unable to move |
| despise | scorn, hate, loathe |
| harmonize | when two singinig voices sound good together |
| merchandise | items for sale |
| sterilize | to make free of germs |
| legalize | to make lawful |
| authorize | to give power to |
| improvise | to make up without preparation |
| specialize | to be skilled in a specific area |
| symbolize | when one things stands for another |
| maximize | to use to the fullest extent |
| minimize | to make smaller |
| surmise | to guess or predict based on evidence |
| comprise | to make up or include |
