DSAT ENGLISH
Support
Likewise, Similarly, Furthermore, Additionally, Moreover, As Well As, Indeed, In Fact
Cause and Effect
Consequently, Accordingly, Subsequently, Therefore, So, Because, Thus, As a Result, Since
Contrast
Conversely, In Contrast, However, Yet, But, Despite the Odds, Nevertheless, Although, But, Nonetheless, Despite, Instead
Sequence
First, Then, Next, After, Finally, Eventually, Meanwhile, Later
Example
For instance, For example, In particular, Markedly, Namely
underscores
to emphasize
highlights
pick out and emphasize
reveals
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others
illustrates
to serve as an example of
explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.
expands upon
provide more details or information when writing or speaking
advocates
publicly recommend or support
assesses
evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
argues
give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view
examines
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly
explains
make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas
clarifies
make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible
describes
give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
presents
exhibit (a particular state or appearance) to others
stresses
give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing
indicates
point out; show
provides
make available for use; supply
shows
allow or cause (something) to be visible.
discusses
talk or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different ideas and opinions
suggests
put forward for consideration
state or express indirectly
furthers
help the progress or development of (something); promote
guarantees
provide a formal assurance or promise, especially that certain conditions shall be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction
addresses
think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem)
criticizes
indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way
form and express a sophisticated judgement
analyzes
discover or reveal (something) through detailed examination
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
popularizes
cause (something) to become generally liked
make (something technical, scientific, or academic) accessible or interesting to the general public by presenting it in a readily understandable form
contrasts
compare in such a way as to emphasize differences
renders
cause to be or become; make
translate
deliver
provide
validates
check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something)