Words

Explain, clarify, give reasons for. (Quite different from "Give an account of which is more like 'describe in detail').

Break an issue down into its component parts, discuss them and show how they interrelate.

Consider the value or importance of something, paying due attention to positive, negative and disputable aspects, and citing the judgements of any known authorities as well as your own.

Make a case, based on appropriate evidence for and/or against some given point of view.

Too vague to be sure, but safe to assume it means something more than 'describe' or 'summarise' and more likely implies 'analyse' or 'assess'.

Identify the characteristics or qualities two or more things have in common (but probably pointing out their differences as well).

Point out the difference between two things (but probably point out their similarities as well).

Spell out your judgement as to the value or truth of something, indicating the criteria on which you base your judgement and citing specific instances of how the criteria apply in this case.

Make a statement as to the meaning or interpretation of something, giving sufficient detail as to allow it to be distinguished from similar things.