Week 7 Vocabulary

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Precede

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Definition: To come before something in time or order. Sentence: A brief introduction will precede the main presentation to give the audience context.

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Preview

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Definition: An advance showing of something before it is fully revealed. Sentence: The studio released a short preview of the upcoming movie to generate excitement.

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Predetermine

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Definition: To decide or establish something in advance. Sentence: The outcome of the match seemed predetermine by the team’s superior skill.

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Precaution

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Definition: A measure taken in advance to prevent harm or ensure good results. Sentence: The company installed fire alarms as a precaution to ensure the safety of its employees.

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Premonition

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Definition: A strong feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is about to happen. Sentence: She had a premonition that the trip would be dangerous, but no one believed her.

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Predicament

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Definition: A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. Sentence: John found himself in a predicament when his car broke down in the middle of nowhere.

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Predominate

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Definition: To be the strongest or main element; to have or exert control. Sentence: In rural areas, farming and agriculture predominate as the primary sources of income.

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Predestination

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Definition: The doctrine that all events, especially regarding salvation, have been willed by God or fate. Sentence: Some religious traditions believe in predestination, where people’s destinies are decided long before they are born.

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Wherewithal

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Definition: The means or resources needed to do something. Sentence: They lacked the wherewithal to buy a new car, so they decided to repair the old one.

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Whimsical

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Definition: Playfully fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way; capricious. Sentence: The whimsical decorations in the café created a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.