EDU 530 Vocab Game

Tier 2 Starts with "D"

100

This word means 

describe or portray (something) precisely.

"the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent"

Delineate

200

This word means

clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.

"their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude"

Demonstrate

300

This word means

give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

"the man was described as tall, clean-shaven, and with short dark hair"

Describe

400

This word means
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

"motion pictures developed into mass entertainment"

Develop

500

This word means

perceive or point out a difference.

"bees are unable to distinguish between red, black, and various grays"

Distinguish

Tier 2 any other letter

100

This word means

examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Analyze

200

This word means

establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

"the judge ordered that the girl not be identified"

Identify

300

This word means
explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

"the evidence is difficult to interpret"

Interpret

400

This word means

express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Paraphrase

500

This word means

give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

"these results can be summarized in the following table"

Summarize

Tier 3

100

This word means

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

"the alliteration of “sweet birds sang”"

Alliteration

200

This word means

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

"her poetry depends on suggestion and metaphor"

Metaphor

300

This word means

an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.

"love and honor are the pivotal themes of the Hornblower books"

Theme

400

This word means

general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader.

Mood

500

This word means

general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical, and so on.

Tone