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AE RW 2.3
words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| survey (n) | As a noun, _____ can mean a detailed study of something, but it also means a short summary with a broad view. |
| ambiguity (n) | Something with _____ is unclear. For instance, if you can't choose between two decisions because both seem somehow wrong, you are dealing with moral _____. |
| to alleviate (v) | If you _____, you provide physical relief, as from pain. It generally means to make a problem smaller. |
| to diverge (v) | When two roads _____, they split and go in different directions. If your opinion ____s from mine, we do not agree. To _____ means to move apart or be separate. |
| to enhance (v) | When you _____ something, you heighten it or make it better. Basically, yu take it to a higher level, like adding salt to French fries to _____ flavor. |
| to correlate (v) | If you've ____ed two facts, it means that you've established or revealed that they're linked in a way that explains both of them. |
| predictor (n) | A _____ is information that supports a probable estimate of future events. A person can also be a _____. |
| coherent (adj) | Something _____ is logical and clear. If someone speaks in a _____ way, they are speaking clearly and you can easily understand. |