6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 69 |
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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
precedent | noun | We followed precedent in choosing a new leader. | follow previous practices |
precipitate | adj. | They made a precipitate decision. | sudden, hasty |
noun | We expect some precipitate this evening. | rain or snow | |
precise | adj. | I need a precise measurement. | exact, correct |
premise | noun | The premise is that I get paid first. | base of argument to conclusion |
premium | noun | Employers put a premium on honesty. | high value |
adj. | They sell premium beef. | more valuable than normal | |
prestige | noun | That has become a position of prestige. | widely recognized prominence |
prevalent | adj. | That condition is quite prevalent there. | commonly occurring |
privacy | noun | Privacy has become highly prized in the West | free from unsanctioned intrusion |