New Words / Vocabulary Part II correlation [kawr-uh-LEY-shuh n, kor-] (n.) – a direct or indirect relationship between two or more things Example: Upon analysis, the manager found that salary had a direct correlation with job satisfaction. core [kawr, kohr] (adj.) – the most basic or the most essential Example: Integrity and professionalism are the company’s core values as it aims to take care of the company’s name. extent [ik-STENT] (n.) – the degree or range that is affected by something Example: The veterinarian sadly informed the pet owners that the extent of the dog’s infection was beyond cure. pit against [pit uh-GENST, uh-GEYNST] (v. phrase) – to make someone or something fight against another person or thing Example: The commanding officer pitted Nathan against Matt in the training. checklist [CHEK-list] (n.) – a list of things that must be done Example: The checklist helped the child finish all the chores he needed to do today. casualty [KAZH-oo-uh l-tee] (n.) – a person killed in a war, accident, disaster, etc. Example: The number of casualties in the Syrian War has now reached 100,000.