Set 2
VOCABULARY
premise
assertion
inference
ambiguity
distinction
correlation
precedent
framework
trajectory
threshold
Set 2
11. premise
Meaning: The basic idea or belief that an argument is based on.
When we use it: Use it when explaining the starting point of reasoning.
How we use it: based on the premise / the main premise / false premise
Examples:
The plan is based on the premise that demand will increase.
If the premise is wrong, the conclusion may be wrong too.
12. assertion
Meaning: A strong statement or claim.
When we use it: Use it when someone states something as true.
How we use it: make an assertion / support an assertion / bold assertion
Examples:
That is a strong assertion without much evidence.
She supported her assertion with several examples.
13. inference
Meaning: A conclusion based on clues or evidence.
When we use it: Use it when the answer is not directly stated.
How we use it: make an inference / draw an inference / reasonable inference
Examples:
The reader has to make an inference from the details.
That is a reasonable inference based on the text.
14. ambiguity
Meaning: Unclear meaning; more than one possible interpretation.
When we use it: Use it when wording, instructions, or situations are not clear.
How we use it: create ambiguity / avoid ambiguity / ambiguity in
Examples:
The wording creates ambiguity.
We need to remove the ambiguity from the instructions.
15. distinction
Meaning: A clear difference between two things.
When we use it: Use it when comparing ideas that may seem similar.
How we use it: make a distinction / clear distinction / distinction between
Examples:
There is a clear distinction between being busy and being productive.
She made an important distinction in her explanation.
16. correlation
Meaning: A connection or relationship between two things.
When we use it: Use it when two things seem related, but one may not cause the other.
How we use it: correlation between / strong correlation / direct correlation
Examples:
There is a correlation between practice and improvement.
A correlation does not always prove cause.
17. precedent
Meaning: An earlier example that influences later decisions.
When we use it: Use it when a past action becomes a guide for future action.
How we use it: set a precedent / follow a precedent / establish a precedent
Examples:
That decision could set a precedent.
They did not want to establish the wrong precedent.
18. framework
Meaning: A structure or system for organizing ideas or actions.
When we use it: Use it when explaining how something is organized.
How we use it: create a framework / within a framework / framework for
Examples:
We need a clear framework for the project.
The lesson follows a simple framework.
19. trajectory
Meaning: The path or direction something is moving in.
When we use it: Use it when describing progress, growth, or decline over time.
How we use it: career trajectory / current trajectory / change the trajectory
Examples:
Her career trajectory changed after that opportunity.
The current trajectory looks positive.
20. threshold
Meaning: The point where something begins or changes.
When we use it: Use it when something reaches a certain level or limit.
How we use it: reach a threshold / cross a threshold / threshold for
Examples:
The company reached the threshold for expansion.
There is a threshold where stress begins to affect performance.
