AP Lang Vocab List 2

strong verbs

exemplify

to show or illustrate by example <anecdotes exemplifying those virtues> b to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal; to be an instance of or serve
as an example; c: EMBODY <she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader> d: to be typical of
<a dish that exemplifies French cuisine>

classify

to arrange in classes (see CLASS ENTRY 1 SENSE 3) <classifying books according to
subject matter> 2: to consider (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group <The movie is classified as a comedy. The vehicle is classified as a truck.>

narrate

to tell (a story) in detail <The children enjoyed the lively manner with which she narrated her life's story> also : to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show) <The documentary is narrated by a famous actor.>

capitalize

to gain by turning something to advantage <capitalize on an opponents mistake>

characterize

to describe the character or quality of <characterizes him as ambitious>

claim

to assert in the face of possible contradiction : maintain <claimed that he'd been cheated> b : to claim to have <organization ... which claims 11,000 ... members — Rolling Stone> c : to assert to be rightfully one's own <claimed responsibility for the attack>

a. Please note that in argument, a claim is used as a noun (the main argument or thesis statement). Note the connotation of the above definition and be careful when 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 <a crisis can illuminate how interdependent we all are>

justify

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

elaborate

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

refine

to make improvement by introducing subtleties or distinctions

validate

a : to support or corroborate on a sound or authoritative basis <experiments designed to validate the hypothesis> b : to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of <validate his concerns>

undermine

to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly <trying to undermine his political rivals>

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)

evince

to show (something) clearly