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23 Cards in this Set
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Describe
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to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of: He described the accident very carefully
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Identify
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to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
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Recognize
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to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
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Investigate
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to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
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Diagram
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a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
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Distinguish
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to mark off as different (often followed by from or by ): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
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Differentiate
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to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
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Compare
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to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences: to compare two pieces of cloth; to compare the governments of two nations.
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Calculate
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to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light
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Contrast
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to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
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Measure
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a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures.
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Model
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serving as an example or model: a model home open to prospective buyers.
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Relate
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to bring into or establish association, connection, or relation: to relate events to probable causes.
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Explore
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to look into closely; scrutinize; examine: Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.
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Understand
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to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend: to understand Spanish; I didn't understand your question.
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Justify
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to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
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Observe
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to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
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Analyze
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to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of ( opposed to synthesize): to analyze an argument.
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Evaluate
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to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise: to evaluate property
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Predict
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to declare or tell in advance; prophesy; foretell
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Computation
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A act, process, or method of computing; calculation
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Difference
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the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
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Application
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the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem.
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