8G Words to Know 1

To compare (two people or things) in order to make their differences clear.

• prediction
• construct
• contrast
• alternative

Clearly stated or strictly delineated.

• prediction
• prevalent
• precise
• abhor

to regard with intense loathing or horror; detest

• precise
• contrast
• depict
• abhor

having two or more possible meanings or interpretations.

• prediction
• ambiguous
• procedure
• precise

the act of foretelling or the attempt at foretelling.

• procedure
• precise
• prevalent
• prediction

a material or substance used to grind or polish surfaces.

• corroborate
• abrasive
• prevalent
• ambiguous

to put together by assembling component parts; build

• ambiguous
• corroborate
• depict
• construct

to support with evidence or testimony; certify the truth of.

• abrasive
• alternative
• ambiguous
• corroborate

one of two or more possibilities; option.

• abrasive
• alternative
• ambiguous
• corroborate

generally accepted; pervasive; widespread.

• precise
• alternative
• contrast
• prevalent