AP Lang Vocab list #2

E x e m p l i fy

to show or illustrate by example b tomake an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal; to be an instance of or serveas an example; c: EMBODY d: to be typical of

Classify

to arrange in classes (see CLASS ENTRY 1 SENSE 3)2: to consider (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group

Narrate

to tell (a story) in detail also : to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show)

Capitalize

to gain by turning something into an advantage

Characterize

to describe the character or quality of

Claim

to assert in the face of possible contradiction : maintain b : to claim to have c : to assert to be rightfully one's own

a. Please note that in argument, a claim is used as a noun (the main argument orthesis statement). Note the connotation of the above definition and be carefulwhen using this when describing an argument.

Examine

to inspect closely b : to test the condition ofc : to inquire into carefully : investigate

illuminate

to make clear : elucidate b : to bring to the fore : highlight

justify

to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable

elaborate

to give more details about something: to discuss something more fully; to ring (something, such as an idea or a plan) to a more advanced or developed state

refine

to make improvements by introducing subtleties or distinctions

evince

to show (something) clearly

validate

a : to support or corroborate on a sound or authoritative basis

b : to recognize, establish, or illustrate theworthiness or legitimacy of

undermine

to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly

critique

a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art)