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AE RW 1.1
words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| to threaten (v) | Something that _____ makes its danger known. Storm clouds _____ rain, and bullies _____ other kids. |
| to predict (v) | To _____ is to say what you think is going to happen in the future. If you _____ that you'll win the poker championship, you're either really confident in your poker skills or you're cheating. |
| consistently (adv) | The adverb _____ describes something that's done the same way for a long time. When something happens again and again, it happens _____. |
| collectively (adv) | The word _____ indicates the actions of a group, and is often used in opposition to the efforts or will of an individual. |
| resistance (n) | An individual person can put up _____ against something she disagrees with or doesn't want to participate in. Another meaning of _____ is "the ability not to be affected by," like a _____ to getting colds. |
| exhaustion (n) | _____ is a state of being incredibly tired. Running a marathon on a hot day often results in _____. |
| influential (adj) | Something that exerts influence or power can be called _____. You could read a book that becomes _____ to you, or there might be an important person in your life who is _____ over various decisions you make. |
| subjective (adj) | Things that are _____ are open to interpretation. _____ things depend on your own ideas and opinions: there isn't any universal truth. |
| to determine (v) | If you _____ something, you figure it out or settle a question. When you _____ something, you have closed all the questions you have about it and are quite sure you know the answer. |
| appraisal (n) | An _____ is a judgment of something, especially an estimate of how much it's worth. Usually you need an expert to give an official _____. |