12-4-19 US HIstory

Choosing 5 words from the SAT vocabulary lists 3 and 4, Use the five words in connection with any of the History command terms and the Article from Monday.

Analyze:  Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Compare: Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations,
referring to both (all) of them throughout. 

Compare and contrast: Give an account of similarities and differences between
two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. 

Contrast: Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations,
referring to both (all) of them throughout. 

Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Describe: Give a detailed account. 

Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments,
factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported
by appropriate evidence.

 Distinguish: Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations. 

Examine: Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions
and interrelationships of the issue. 

Explain: Give a detailed account including reasons or causes. 

Identify: Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. 

Justify: Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. 

To what extent:Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.

SAT Vocab terms

Abasement	humiliation; degradation
Billowing	swelling; fluttering; waving
Cower	recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from
Enhance	improve; make better or clearer
Harangue	noisy, attacking speech
Labyrinth	a maze
Nullify	to counter; make unimportant
Plaintiff	petitioner (in court of law)
Replete	full
Tangible	can be touched

Abrogate	cancel; deny; repeal
Blasphemy	speech which offends religious sentiments
Credible	believable
Enigma	puzzle; mystery
Harbingers	indicators; bringers of warnings
Labyrinthine	complicated; highly convoluted
Nuzzle	cuddle; snuggle
Plaudit	statement giving strong praise
Reprehensible	shameful; very bad
Tardy	slow; late; overdue; delayed

Example: 

Explain: Give a detailed account including reasons

Enhance- Improve or make better

1. Explain how bringing African immigrants against their will to work for free in the new world, enhanced the economy of the United States.

The economy was enhanced because it provided free labor which cut costs and improved profits for
colonies.