Chapter 9Vocabulary Images

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Non-examples

constitute (v.)21

prerequisite (n.) – something required21

Noun (object/situation) – Sentence #4Passing the written test is a prerequisite to obtaining your driver’s license.

predominant (adj.) - main21

Adjective – Sentence #1The predominant language spoken in Iraq is Arabic because 74% of people speak it.

nominal (adj.) – a small amount21

Adjective – Sentence #1The nominal cost of the tacos allowed me to buy several of them.

concurrent (adj.)21

Confiscate (v.)21

decipher (v.)21

default (v.)21

hypothetical (adj.) – imaginary, made up21

Adjective – Sentence #2The students’ thoughts were hypothetical because they were daydreams about what they wished they were doing.

recession (n.) – economic downturn21

Noun (object/situation) – Sentence #3The recession caused the unemployment rate to increase.