correspond credible credit criteria critique crucial cumulative debate deduce defend demonstrate depict derive detail detect determine develop devise diction differentiate Definitions Lesson 4 correspond (kawruhspond) verb characteristics. Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their credible (krEHduhbuhl) adjective believable, plausible, acceptable, likely credit (krEHduht) noun,verb 1. Have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of. 2. An entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work. criteria (kriitihreeuh) noun standards or rules by which things can be judged critique (kruhteek) noun,verb crucial (krooshuhl) adjective A serious examination and judgment of something. Of great importance. "crucial information" cumulative (kyoomyuhluhtihv) adjective adding up; increasing or growing in amount debate (duhbayt) noun,verb deduce (dihdoos) verb To argue opposite sides of an issue. Conclude by reasoning; in logic. defend (dihfEHnd) verb 1. Argue or speak in defense of. 2. to protect from attack or harm demonstrate (dEHmuhnstrayt) verb 1. to show how to do something. 2. to explain by the use of examples depict (dihpihkt) verb To describe; to picture in words. derive (duriiv) verb Come from. "The present name derives from an older form" detail (dihtayl) noun,verb detect (dihtEHkt) verb A small part of the whole thing. to find out , to expose, determine (duhturmuhn) verb 1. Find out or learn with certainty. 2. Reach a decision about something. develop (dihvEHluhp) verb devise (dihviiz) noun,verb after a mental effort. Make or design something new. Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) diction (dihkshuhn) noun 1. The manner in which something is expressed in words. 2. The choice and use of words in speaking or writing. Clarity of pronunciation. differentiate (dihfurEHnsheeayt) verb To single out or mark as different.