AP Transition Words & Power Verbs – Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering transition words and power verbs from the lecture notes.

No obstante

nevertheless; a transition meaning 'in spite of that'.

Por lo tanto

therefore; a transition meaning 'as a result'.

Desarrollar

to develop; to build or elaborate points.

De hecho

in fact; used to emphasize what is true.

En cambio

in contrast; used to express a difference.

En realidad

actually; used to express the true or real situation.

Además

moreover; used to add information. better than también

En pocas palabras

in short; in a few words.

Por otro lado

on the other hand; used to present an alternative.

Por supuesto

of course; used to indicate something is obvious.

Por ejemplo

for example; used to introduce an example.

Ambos

both; refers to two people or things.

Señalar

to point out; to indicate or show.

Adquirir

to acquire; to obtain or purchase.

Soler

to be accustomed to; to be used to.

Merecer

to deserve; to earn or merit.

Perdurar

to remain; to endure or persist.

Destacar

to stand out; to be noticeable or prominent.

Concordar

to agree; to share the same view.

Comprobar

to prove; to verify or establish the truth of.

Ponderar

to analyze; to weigh or consider carefully.