Vocabulary #1

Analyze

To examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Context

The circumstances or conditions in which something occurs or exists.

Elicit

To draw out a response or reaction from someone.

Infer

To conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Interpret

To explain the meaning of something, especially words or actions.

Summarize

To give a brief overview of the main points of a text or conversation.

Compare

To identify similarities and differences between two or more items.

Persuade

To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

Evaluate

To assess the value or significance of something.

Cite

To quote as an authority or evidence in a text.