Which word means "Give a detailed account"?

• A. Define
• B. Design
• C. Describe
• D. Determine

Answer: (C)

Understanding what “give a detailed account” asks you to do is key here. A detailed account means describing with specifics—what happened or how something works, including steps, features, and the sequence of events. The best word for that is describe, because it signals you should paint a full picture with details rather than just state meaning, plan, or decide something. Define would only give the meaning of a term, design asks you to plan or create something, and determine asks you to decide or establish something. For example, describe how photosynthesis works by outlining how light energy drives reactions in the chloroplasts, how water and carbon dioxide are used, and what products are formed, with any relevant steps in order.