Set 4
VOCABULARY
scrutinize
evaluate
interpret
articulate
convey
justify
challenge
reconcile
anticipate
formulate
Set 4
31. scrutinize
Meaning: To examine something very carefully.
When we use it: Use it when looking closely for problems, meaning, or details.
How we use it: scrutinize a report / scrutinize the details / scrutinize carefully
Examples:
She scrutinized the contract before signing it.
The data was scrutinized for errors.
32. evaluate
Meaning: To judge the value, quality, or importance of something.
When we use it: Use it when deciding how good, useful, or effective something is.
How we use it: evaluate results / evaluate performance / evaluate options
Examples:
We need to evaluate the results carefully.
He evaluated several options before choosing one.
33. interpret
Meaning: To explain the meaning of something.
When we use it: Use it when discussing meaning in words, actions, data, or situations.
How we use it: interpret a text / interpret data / interpret meaning
Examples:
Students must interpret the meaning of the passage.
The chart can be interpreted in more than one way.
34. articulate
Meaning: To express an idea clearly in words.
When we use it: Use it when someone explains thoughts clearly and effectively.
How we use it: articulate a point / articulate concerns / articulate clearly
Examples:
She articulated her concerns clearly.
He struggled to articulate what he meant.
35. convey
Meaning: To communicate an idea, feeling, or message.
When we use it: Use it when talking about what words, tone, or actions communicate.
How we use it: convey meaning / convey a message / convey emotion
Examples:
Her tone conveyed disappointment.
The sentence does not convey the idea clearly.
36. justify
Meaning: To give a good reason for something.
When we use it: Use it when explaining why a decision, opinion, or action is reasonable.
How we use it: justify a decision / justify an opinion / justify the cost
Examples:
Can you justify your answer with evidence?
The results justify the extra time spent.
37. challenge
Meaning: To question or disagree with an idea, claim, or decision.
When we use it: Use it when someone asks whether something is true, fair, or correct.
How we use it: challenge a claim / challenge an assumption / challenge a decision
Examples:
She challenged the assumption behind the plan.
The student challenged the answer respectfully.
38. reconcile
Meaning: To bring two different ideas, facts, or situations into agreement.
When we use it: Use it when two things seem to conflict and need to fit together.
How we use it: reconcile differences / reconcile two views / difficult to reconcile
Examples:
It is hard to reconcile those two explanations.
The report tries to reconcile the different results.
39. anticipate
Meaning: To expect or prepare for something before it happens.
When we use it: Use it when planning for future needs, problems, or reactions.
How we use it: anticipate problems / anticipate needs / anticipate a response
Examples:
We should anticipate possible questions.
She anticipated the problem and prepared a solution.
40. formulate
Meaning: To create or develop something carefully.
When we use it: Use it when creating a plan, answer, idea, or explanation.
How we use it: formulate a plan / formulate a response / formulate an argument
Examples:
He took time to formulate a clear response.
The team formulated a new strategy.
