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26 Words

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teach
1.
teach
Verb

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being.

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explain
2.
exp
lain
Verb

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it.

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educate
3.
e
du
cate
Verb

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Schools exist to educate children.

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translate
4.
trans
late
Verb

to change words into another language

She can effortlessly translate English texts into Spanish, showcasing her proficiency in both languages.

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clarify
5.
cla
ri
fy
Verb

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

The professor clarified the complex concept by giving real-life examples.

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define
6.
de
fine
Verb

to say the meaning of an expression or word, particularly in a dictionary

The teacher regularly defines unfamiliar words for the students in the class.

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inform
7.
in
form
Verb

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam schedule and its format.

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guide
8.
guide
Verb

to show the correct way or place to someone

The map will guide you to the destination.

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show
9.
show
Verb

to make something visible or noticeable

Did you show your new painting to your art teacher?

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describe
10.
desc
ribe
Verb

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.

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enlighten
11.
en
ligh
ten
Verb

to give clarification or knowledge to someone about a particular subject or situation

The documentary aimed to enlighten viewers about the impact of climate change on the planet.

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train
12.
train
Noun

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

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reveal
13.
re
veal
Verb

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness.

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simplify
14.
simp
li
fy
Verb

to make something easier or less complex to understand, do, etc.

The teacher simplified the math problem to help the students grasp the concept.

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express
15.
exp
ress
Verb

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

The artist expresses emotions through vibrant colors in her paintings.

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display
16.
disp
lay
Verb

to publicly show something

The museum carefully displayed ancient artifacts in glass cases for visitors to admire.

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exhibit
17.
exh
i
bit
Verb

to present or show something publicly to inform or entertain an audience

The art gallery will exhibit a collection of contemporary paintings next month.

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demonstrate
18.
de
mons
trate
Verb

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug through a series of experiments.

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illustrate
19.
i
llust
rate
Verb

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple diagram on the board.

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depict
20.
de
pict
Verb

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

The artist’s work often depicts scenes from daily life in a vibrant style.

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represent
21.
re
pre
sent
Verb

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

The national flag represents the unity of the country.

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signify
22.
sig
ni
fy
Verb

to indicate a meaning

Dark clouds in the sky often signify an approaching storm.

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point out
23.
point out
Verb

to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it

He pointed out the star constellation to his children.

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indicate
24.
in
di
cate
Verb

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising.

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symbolize
25.
sym
bo
lize
Verb

to represent a more important or hidden meaning

The dove is often used to symbolize peace in many cultures.

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question
26.
ques
tion
Noun

a sentence, phrase, or word, used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

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