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Anger was the _ emotion among voters when they first heard that their taxes would be raised again.
Anger was the _ emotion among voters when they first heard that their taxes would be raised again.
predominant
Although the two robberies were _ - both occurred at midnight on Friday - one man had planned them both.
Although the two robberies were _ - both occurred at midnight on Friday - one man had planned them both.
concurrent
One hundred senators and 435 members of the House of Representatives _ the United States Congress.
One hundred senators and 435 members of the House of Representatives _ the United States Congress.
constitute
A _ for taking the driver's road test is passing a written test on the driving laws.
A _ for taking the driver's road test is passing a written test on the driving laws.
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The town library charges only a _ fine for late books but a higher fine for late videotapes.
The town library charges only a _ fine for late books but a higher fine for late videotapes.
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Karim has such terrible handwriting that his wife couldn't _ his message saying she should meet him at the restaurant.
Karim has such terrible handwriting that his wife couldn't _ his message saying she should meet him at the restaurant.
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When the shoe factory closed, our little town went into a _ because the laid-off workers had no money to spend at local businesses.
When the shoe factory closed, our little town went into a _ because the laid-off workers had no money to spend at local businesses.
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The phone company refused to install a phone in Glen's new apartment because he had _(ed) on several of his previous bills.
The phone company refused to install a phone in Glen's new apartment because he had _(ed) on several of his previous bills.
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When Justin was convicted of his third reckless-driving charge in six months, the court _(ed) his driver's license.
When Justin was convicted of his third reckless-driving charge in six months, the court _(ed) his driver's license.
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To teach young children safety, many parents explain what to do in _ situations, such as if a stranger asks them to go for a ride.
To teach young children safety, many parents explain what to do in _ situations, such as if a stranger asks them to go for a ride.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Unit 9 Key Words and Definitions
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Predominant: Refers to the dominant emotion felt by voters regarding tax increases; highlights how strong feelings can influence public sentiments.
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Concurrent: Describes two events happening simultaneously, as in robberies occurring at the same time but planned by one individual.
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Constitute: Defines the collective body comprising 100 senators and 435 House members, representing the legislative structure of the United States Congress.
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Prerequisite: Identifies the requirement of passing a written test on driving laws before taking the practical driving test.
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Nominal: Refers to a small, minimal fine imposed by a library for late book returns, contrasting with the higher penalties for overdue videotapes.
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Decipher: The ability to interpret or make sense of unclear handwriting, as encountered by Karim when his wife could not read his message.
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Recession: Indicates an economic downturn in a community due to factory closure, resulting in unemployed individuals with reduced spending power.
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Default: Describes failure to meet financial obligations, such as not paying previous bills, leading to complications in service provision.
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Confiscate: Refers to the legal action of the court to seize Justin's driver's license after multiple incidents of reckless driving.
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Hypothetical: Involves teaching children safety protocols by discussing imagined scenarios, particularly concerning interactions with strangers.
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Test your knowledge with this Vocabulary Unit 9 quiz focusing on sentence completion. Each card provides a definition along with a key word to enhance your understanding and application of vocabulary in context. Perfect for building your language skills!
