To tell someone what something or someone is like, or to give an account of something in words.

• A. Portray
• B. Relate
• C. Explain
• D. Describe

Answer: (D)

The main idea is choosing a verb that means telling what something or someone is like, in words. Describe fits best because it specifically refers to detailing the features, qualities, or appearance of a person or thing, so you convey what it is like to the listener or reader. If you describe, you might note that the dog is small, friendly, and has a wiry coat, painting a clear picture in the other person’s mind.

Portray suggests presenting an image or impression, often with a particular viewpoint or bias. Relate is about recounting events or telling a story, focusing on narrative rather than simply detailing characteristics. Explain is about making something clear by giving reasons or causes, answering how or why, not just what something is like.