1) To examine or consider something in order to explain and interpret it, for the purpose of finding meaning or relationships and identifying patterns, similarities and differences a) Analyse b) Compare c) Outline d) Deduce 2) To use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or circumstance; carry out or use a procedure in a given or particular situation a) Apply b) Evaluate c) Explain d) Deduce 3) To display recognition of similarities and differences and recognise the significance of these similarities and differences a) Contrast b) Compare c) Evaluate d) Analyse 4) To display recognition of differences by deliberate juxtaposition of contrary elements; show how things are different or opposite a) Compare b) Evaluate c) Analyse d) Contrast 5) To reach a conclusion that is necessarily true, provided a given set of assumptions is true; arrive at, reach or draw a logical conclusion from reasoning and the information given a) Evaluate b) Deduce c) Calculate d) Determine 6) To give the meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity; state meaning and identify or describe qualities a) Define b) Identify c) Describe d) List 7) To give an account of a situation, event, pattern or process, or of the characteristics or features of something a) Identify b) Explain c) Describe d) Outline 8) To establish, conclude or ascertain after consideration, observation, investigation or calculation; decide or come to a resolution a) Deduce b) Determine c) Analyse d) Predict 9) To examine by argument; sift the considerations for and against; debate; talk or write about a topic, including a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses a) Compare b) Discuss c) Analyse d) Evaluate 10) To make an appraisal by weighing up or assessing strengths, implications and limitations; make judgments about ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria a) Discuss b) Evaluate c) Analyse d) Determine 11) To make an idea or situation plain or clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts; give an account; provide additional information a) Outline b) Describe c) Explain d) Evaluate 12) To formulate a supposition to account for known facts or observed occurrences; conjecture, theorise, speculate; especially on uncertain or tentative grounds a) Propose b) Determine c) Hypothesise d) Recall 13) To distinguish; locate, recognise and name; establish or indicate who or what someone or something is; provide an answer from a number of possibilities; recognise and state a distinguishing factor or feature a) Outline b) Describe c) Identify d) State 14) To give reasons or evidence to support an answer, response or conclusion; show or prove how an argument, statement or conclusion is right or reasonable a) Analyse b) Evaluate c) Justify d) Outline 15) To summarise the main, relevant features of a word, phrase or idea a) Describe b) Outline c) Identify d) Explain

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