| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | address | deal with an issue |
| 2. | air | express openly |
| 3. | analyze | break down and examine |
| 4. | appraise | assess the worth |
| 5. | argue | give reasons for or against |
| 6. | ask about | inquire about a topic |
| 7. | assess | evaluate carefully |
| 8. | bandy about | talk about casually |
| 9. | bat around | discuss informally |
| 10. | bicker | argue about small things |
| 11. | break down | analyze into parts |
| 12. | bring up | introduce a topic |
| 13. | broach | bring up cautiously |
| 14. | check | verify or examine |
| 15. | compare | look at similarities and differences |
| 16. | confer | consult with someone |
| 17. | consider | think about carefully |
| 18. | consult | seek advice or input |
| 19. | contemplate | consider thoughtfully |
| 20. | contrast | note differences |
| 21. | cover | deal with a topic |
| 22. | deal with | address a topic |
| 23. | debate | argue different sides |
| 24. | deliberate | consider carefully together |
| 25. | delve into | explore deeply |
| 26. | dig into | investigate deeply |
| 27. | dispute | argue about something |
| 28. | dissect | analyze in detail |
| 29. | drill into | examine in depth |
| 30. | elaborate on | add more detail |
| 31. | evaluate | judge the value |
| 32. | examine | look at closely |
| 33. | expand on | give more detail |
| 34. | explain | make something understood |
| 35. | explore | investigate in detail |
| 36. | expound | explain in detail |
| 37. | float | suggest tentatively |
| 38. | frame | present in a particular way |
| 39. | get into | begin discussing in detail |
| 40. | get onto | start talking about |
| 41. | go over | review together |
| 42. | go through | review in order |
| 43. | handle | deal with a matter |
| 44. | hash out | work through details |
| 45. | have a chat | chat informally |
| 46. | have a talk | talk seriously together |
| 47. | have a word | talk briefly and seriously |
| 48. | have it out | talk to resolve conflict |
| 49. | inquire about | ask for information |
| 50. | inspect | examine closely |
| 51. | interpret | explain the meaning |
| 52. | introduce | present for consideration |
| 53. | investigate | look into thoroughly |
| 54. | iron out | smooth out problems |
| 55. | kick about | discuss casually |
| 56. | kick around | discuss casually |
| 57. | lay out | present details clearly |
| 58. | look into | investigate further |
| 59. | mediate | help others reach agreement |
| 60. | mention | refer to briefly |
| 61. | mull over | think about for a while |
| 62. | negotiate | discuss to reach agreement |
| 63. | parse | analyze the parts |
| 64. | ponder | think deeply about |
| 65. | pose | put forward as a question |
| 66. | present | put forward for consideration |
| 67. | probe | ask searching questions |
| 68. | propose | suggest for consideration |
| 69. | put forward | propose for discussion |
| 70. | quarrel | argue angrily |
| 71. | question | ask about critically |
| 72. | raise | bring up a topic |
| 73. | reconsider | think about again |
| 74. | reexamine | examine again |
| 75. | reflect on | think carefully about |
| 76. | review | look back over |
| 77. | revisit | return to a topic |
| 78. | ruminate on | think about repeatedly |
| 79. | run through | go through quickly |
| 80. | scrutinize | examine very carefully |
| 81. | set out | explain or present clearly |
| 82. | spar | argue or debate lightly |
| 83. | speak about | talk about something |
| 84. | spell out | explain clearly |
| 85. | study | examine in depth |
| 86. | suggest | offer an idea |
| 87. | table | present for discussion |
| 88. | take up | begin to discuss |
| 89. | talk about | speak about a topic |
| 90. | talk it out | talk until resolved |
| 91. | talk over | talk through together |
| 92. | talk through | explain and consider stepwise |
| 93. | think over | consider carefully |
| 94. | touch on | mention briefly |
| 95. | unpack | explain the parts |
| 96. | walk through | go through step by step |
| 97. | weigh | consider pros and cons |
| 98. | work out | resolve by discussion |
| 99. | work through | deal with step by step |
| 100. | wrangle | argue noisily |