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analyze

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to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of

Class, will you please ANALYZE this paper.

Image: analyze

to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess

During Christmas, I stopped to EVALUATE the lights.

Image: evaluate

to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent

While I was taking the science test, I APPLIED what we learned to the questions.

Image: apply

to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences

On my hike, our guide told us to COMPARE to different leaves.

Image: compare

to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes

After the hike, I CONTRASTED all of the rocks I found.

Image: contrast

the act or process of inferring

Quietly, the spy gathered evidence to later make an INFERENCE on the case.

Image: inference

to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded. Prove

You will soon have to JUSTIFY your decision of going to the park or staying home.

Image: justify

to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of

As I was looking through my telescope I tried to IDENTIFY all of the different stars and planets.

Image: identify

clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable

Disgusted, at the grapes DISTINCT taste, I spit it out.

Image: distinct

to take for granted or without proof

The cop ASSUMED the teenager committed the crime without any proof.

Image: assume

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