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English words

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address
To speak/write to someone directly
claim
A statement that something is true, even though it has not been proved
Explicit
Expressed in a way that is very clear and direct
Inference
Something that you think is true, based on information that you have
Relevant
Directly relating to the subject or problem being discussed or considered
Cute
To mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation
Cite
To mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation
Implicit
Suggested or understood without being stated directly
Accuracy
The ability to do something in an exact way without making a mistake
Cohesion
All the parts or members of it are connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole
Counterclaim
An argument that opposes an argument that has been made
distinguish
To recognize and understand the difference between two or more thing or people
Alternate
Used to replace another thing of the same type
Opposing
Opposing ideas, opinions ect are completely different from each other
Demonstrate
To show or prove something clearly
Annotate
To add short notes to a book or piece of writing to explain parts of it
argumentative
A set of reasons that show that something is true or untrue, right or wrong ect
Rubric
A ser of instructions or an explanation in a book, examination paper ect
Proofread
To read through something that is written or printed in order to correct any mistakes in it
Revising
To change something because of new information or ideas
Accuracy
The ability to do something in an exact way without making a mistake
incident
An event, especially one that is unusual, important., or violent
Propel
To live someone into a new situation or make them do something
Reveal
To show something that was previously hidden
Aspects
One part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts
Paste
To cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one
Evidence
Facts or signs that show clearly that something exist or is true
Credible
Deserving or able to be believed
Source
A person, book, or document that supplies you with information
Justify
To give an acceptable explanation for something that other people think is unreasonable
Paraphrase
The act or process of restating or rewording
Concept
An idea of how something is, or how something should be done
Acknowledge
To admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exist
Conflicting
If two ideas, beliefs, opinions etc conflict, they cannot exist together or both be true
Mediums
A way of expressing your ideas, especially as a worker or an artist
Particular
A particular thing or person is the one that you are talking about, and not any other [certain/specific]
Delineate
To describe or draw something carefully so that people can understand it
Sufficient
As much as is needed for a particular purpose [=enough; Insufficient]
Irrelevant
Not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important
Interpretation
The way in which someone explains or understand an event, information, someone's actions etc
Proficiently
Able to do something well or skillfully
Comprehend
To understand something that is complicated or difficult
Setting
The place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment
Plot
The events that form the main story of a book, film, or play
Objective
Based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than your feeling or beliefs
Summary
A short statement that gives the main information about something, without giving all the details
Dialogue
A conversation in a book, play, or film
Contrast
A difference between people , ideas, situations, things etc that are being compared
Evaluating
To judge how good, useful, or successful something is
Tone
The general feeling or attitude expressed in a piece of writing, a speech, an activity etc
Acknowledge
If people acknowledge something, they recognize how good or important it is
Sufficient
As much as is needed for a particular purpose
Interpretation
Th way in which someone explains or understands an event, information, someone's actions etc
Proficiently
Able to do something well or skillfully
Objective
Ases on facts, making a mdecisikn that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs
summary
A short statement that gives the main information about something, without giving all the details
Incident
An event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent
drama
A play for the theatre, television, radio etc. Usually a serious one, or plays in general
Evaluating
To judge how good, useful, or successful something is
Figurative
Word or phrase is used in a different way form it's usual meaning, to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind
Connotative
A quality or an idea that word makes you think of that is more than its basic meaning
Analogy
Something that seems similar between two situations l, processes etc
Allusion
Something said or written that mentions a subject, person etc
Rendered
To express or present something in a particular way rendered as 'harrumph'
Sound
Sensible good l, and likely to produce the right results
Humor
The ability or tendency to think that things are funny things you say that show you have this ability
Script
The written form of a speech, play, film etc
Literature
Books, plays, poems etc that people think are important and good
Distinctions
A clear difference or seprrarion between two similar things distinction between formal and informal language
Drama
A play for the threats, television radio etc, usually a serious one, or plays in general
Complexity
The state of being complicated
Literary
Relating to literature
Suspense
A feeling or excitement or anxiety when you do not know what will happen next
Interpretation
The way in which someone explains or understands an event, information, someone's actions etc
Faithful
Remains loyal to a particular person, belief, political party etc and continuing to support them
Irony
A situation that is usual or amusing because something strange happens l, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true
Differing
To be different from something in some way
Trait
A particular quality in someone's character
Clause
A group of words that contains a subject and a verb, but which is usually only part of a sentence
Discipline
An area of knowledge or teaching, especially one such as history, chemistry, mathematics etc that is studied at a university
Qualify
To add to something that has already been said, in order to limit its effect or meaning
Collaboration
When you work together with another person or group to achieve something, especially in science or art
Diverse
Very different from each other
Indicate
Show that a particular situation exist that something is likely to be true
Integrate
Two or more things integrate or if you integrate them they combine or work together in a way that makes something more effective
Pronounce
Make the sound of a letter word etc. especially in the correct way
Reflect
You think carefully about something or to say something that you have been thinking about
warranted
To need or deserve
Motive
The reason that make someone do something especially when this reason is kept hidden
Probe
And investigation which many questions are asked to discover the truth about something
Pose
Pretty language in it you usual form as opposed to poetry
Social
Relating to human society and its organization or the quality of peoples lives
Quantitative
Relating to the mounts rather than to the quality or standard of something
Adapt
Change something to make it suitable for a different purpose adapt something to do something
Commercial
Related to business and the buying and selling of goods and services
Political
Relating to the government,
Politics, and public affairs of a country
Salient
the most important or most noticeable part of it
Integrate
Combine or work together in a way that makes something more affective
Manner
The way in which something is done her happens manner of (doing) something
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