Definitions
Emprical
Based on observation or evidence, not opinion
An indirect reference
Allusion
The author uses ___ hints throughout the story to show that the character is hiding how they really feel.
Subtle
Obscure
Hard to understand; not well known
A comparison that explains something by showing how it's similar to something else
Analogy
Even though we disagreed, she took a moment to ___ my feelings and understand why I was upset.
Validate
Reinforce
To restore friendly relations; to make consistent
believable; trustworthy
Credible
His response was so ___ that nobody knew whether he was saying yes or no.
Ambiguous
Sporadic
Happening sometimes, irregulary
A preference or unfair leaning for/against something
Bias
She tried to ___ on the opportunity by starting her own business while the market was growing.
Capitalize
Yield
To produce results; to give away
To expose as false; to prove something is not true
Debunk
Her ___ comments during the debate revealed problems that nobody else had noticed.
Incisive