Vocabulary
Academic Verbs
argue · demonstrate · highlight · indicate · assess · reveal
give reasons to support an opinion
/ˈɑːɡjuː/The author argues that homework should be optional.
show clearly that something is true
/ˈdemənstreɪt/The experiment demonstrates that plants grow faster with music.
draw attention to something important
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/The report highlights the need for more cycle lanes.
be a sign that something is true
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/Dark clouds usually indicate that rain is coming.
judge the quality or value of something
/əˈses/Judges will assess each dish on taste and presentation.
question whether something is true
/ˈtʃæləndʒ/New fossils challenge the idea that dinosaurs were cold-blooded.
explain something by giving examples
/ˈɪləstreɪt/Let me illustrate my point with a story.
make something known that was secret or hidden
/rɪˈviːl/The survey revealed that most students sleep less than seven hours.
decide something after thinking about the facts
/kənˈkluːd/From the evidence, the detective concluded that the butler was innocent.
give the main points without details
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/In the first paragraph, briefly outline your plan.
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Outline your plans for next year in three points.
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Illustrate the advantages of learning languages with an example.
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What does your phone usage reveal about you?
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Challenge a popular belief you think is wrong.
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