WORD MEANINGAnalyse Examine closely, look at underlying structures
Examine Something in terms of its parts and show how they relate to each other
Argue Present a case for and against something
Assess Decide the value of ... be specific about the basis for your evaluation
Compare Discuss two things in terms of their similarities
Contrast Discuss two things emphasising their differences
Criticise Give a judgement about the value of something and support with evidence
Define Make a clear what is meant by ... use a definition or definitions to explore the concept of...
Describe Present a detailed account...
Discuss Consider and offer some interpretation or evaluation of ... present and give a judgement
Enumerate Give an item-by-item account of...
Evaluate Attempt to form a judgement about, be specific about the basis of the judgement
Examine Inspect something in detail and investigate the implications
Explain Make clear the details of ... show the reason for, or underlying meaning of...
Illustrate Offer an example or examples to: show how/that ... make concrete the concept of ...
Interpret Make clear the meaning of something and its implications; be explicit about the framework in which you do this
Justify Give reasons why certain decisions should be made, or certain conclusions reached
Outline Go through and identify briefly the main features of something
Prove Show by logical argument
Review Report the chief facts about...offer a criticism of
Summarise Describe something concisely
Trace Identify and describe the development or history of something from some point, or from its origin
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