Academic Word List #3

Jen S. (United States of America)
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  1. achieve
    gain with effort
    to bring to a successful end... to carry through , accomplish. Synonym is accomplish
  2. anticipate
    realize beforehand
    to forecast of forsee. Synonym is assume or await.
  3. clarify
    make clear and comprehensible
    to make ideas clear or intelligible. Synonyms are analyze or breakdown.
  4. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
    Synonym is analyze
  5. contrast
    the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
    to compare in order to show unlikeness or difference. Synonyms are adverse, antithesis.
  6. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
    the act of making definite, distinct or clear. Synonym is define.
  7. denotation
    the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
    explicit or direct meaning of the word, additional meanings of the word. Synonym definition or implication.
  8. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
    the secondary meaning of the word. Synonym is association.
  9. develop
    be gradually disclosed or unfolded
    to elaborate or expand in detail. Synonyms are advance, establish or evolve.
  10. fiction
    a literary work based on the imagination
    literature comprising of imaginative narration. Synonyms are made up or imaginary.
Created on Wed Sep 25 23:57:50 EDT 2013 (updated Thu Sep 26 00:39:05 EDT 2013)

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