• affect
• analyze
• apply
• argue
• assess
• cite
• claim
• compare
• consider
• context
• critique
• demonstrate
• determine
• differentiate
• discuss
• distinguish
• effect
• evaluate
• explore
• identify
• illustrate
• infer
• interpret
• oppose
• organize
• paraphrase
• process
• recall
• refer
• strategy
• summarize
• symbolize
• theme
• valid
• vary
• verify

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