UNIT 40. Wordlist
Heavy precipitation caused flooding in several regions.
The data show a decrease in annual precipitation.
The predominant view shaped the group’s final decision.
Are social concerns still predominant in these discussions?
Training is a prerequisite for using this equipment.
What prerequisites do applicants need for entry?
The couple’s prestige was damaged by the allegations.
Lavish hospitality allows the host to gain prestige.
We presumed the event would start on time.
The plan presumes steady improvement over time.
The presumption turned out to be false.
Is that presumption still reasonable today?
Her presumptive claim was later supported by new data.
How reliable is a presumptive diagnosis in emergency cases?
A cooperative spirit prevailed throughout the long meeting.
These traditions prevail despite rapid social changes.
This illness is especially prevalent among older adults.
Are these concerns still prevalent among students?
The court proclaimed that the law remained valid.
Why did they proclaim victory so early?
The job requires proficiency in at least two foreign languages.
She demonstrated remarkable proficiency in data analysis.
There is a strict prohibition on open flames.
Does this prohibition apply to all employees?
Some regions are more prone to natural disasters than others.
Children are particularly prone to infections during early years.
The changes produced proportional benefits for all participants.
Is the cost proportional to the benefit?
The report lists several prospective problems.
They are worried about prospective changes in the law.
Protons determine an element’s atomic number.
How many protons does this atom contain?
We tested the prototype in real conditions.
The prototype failed during early trials.
The booking is only provisional.
Is this arrangement permanent or merely provisional for now?
The article was published under a pseudonym.
Authors use pseudonyms for privacy reasons.
Qualitative methods are useful for studying complex social issues.
Are qualitative results sufficient here?
Quantitative results supported the main hypothesis.
The project needed quantitative data for accuracy.
The methods used in the experiment are highly questionable.
The company engaged in questionable business practices for years.