english 2 vocab words group 5

substantiate

part of speech: verb
definition: to provide evidence or support for something; to prove the truth or validity of something
ex: the scientist was able to ___ her hypothesis with data collected from multiple experiments

correlate

part of speech: primarily a verb (can also be used as a noun)
definition: to show a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, often measured by how much they change together
ex: studies show that higher levels of physical activity ___ with improved mental health

discrepancy

part of speech: noun
definition: a lack of agreement or consistency between two or more facts, figures, or accounts
ex: the accountant noticed a ___ between the reported earnings and the actual bank statements

salient

part of speech: adjective
definition: most noticeable or important; standing out prominently
ex: one of the __ features of the new policy is its emphasis on environmental sustainability

premise

part of speech: noun
definition: a statement or idea that forms the basis for an argument, story, or line of reasoning
ex: the lawyer’s argument was based on the ___ that the defendant was not at the scene of the crime

ambivalence

part of speech: noun
definition: the state of having mixed or conflicting feelings about something or someone
ex: she felt a deep sense of __ about moving to a new city, excited for new opportunities but sad to leave her friends behind

scrutinize

part of speech: verb
definition: to examine something closely and carefully, especially in a critical way
ex: the detective began to __ the crime scene for any hidden clues =

relegate

part of speech: verb
definition: to assign to a lower position, rank, or status; to demote or dismiss to a less important role
ex: after a series of poor performances, the coach decided to ___ the player to the bench