Monday, August 22, 2011

Quarter 1, Week 1 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples

1. Examine (v, n) - Example: In biology class students examine the growth of bacteria.
Defintion:Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.

2. Analyze (n,v)- Example: In science class we will analyze the effects of cigarette smoke on your lungs.
Definition:Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, esp. information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

3. Derive (n,v) -
Example: I derived an appreciation greek literature after learning more about it.
Definition:  Obtain something from (a specified source).

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