Wk 10 Vocab Step 1 507b

Front

prior to

Back

before a particular time or event

"I had emailed her prior to the meeting."

Front

in the meantime

Back

during the time before something happens or while something else is happening

"In the meantime, relax and have a snack."

Front

simultaneously

Back

at the same time

"The two tests happen simultaneously."

Front

at some point

Back

at an unspecified time in the future or past

"At some point we will need to replace the computers, but we are okay for now."

Front

subsequently

Back

afterward; later

"I read many books about China and subsequently decided to take a course in Mandarin."

Front

thereafter

Back

after that (something already mentioned)

" I took a course in Mandarin. I have visited China on many occasions thereafter."

Front

unless

Back

except if; on the condition that

"You can't fly unless you have a passport."

Front

provided

Back

on the condition or understanding that

"Provided you don't mind cats, you can stay with us."

Front

so long as

Back

provided that; only if

"You can stay so long as you don't mind sleeping on the sofa."

Front

in case

Back

if something happens or in the event of something

"Take your umbrella in case it rains."