12/9 - 12/13 Vocabulary Practice

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What does 'subscribe' mean?

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To agree to receive or participate in something, such as a service or publication.

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What does 'preconceive' mean?

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To form an opinion or idea about something before having all the facts.

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What does 'subsidiary' mean?

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A company controlled by another company; also refers to something that is secondary or supplementary.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To make an educated guess about what will happen in the future based on information or patterns.

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What does 'subcontractor' mean?

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A person or company hired to perform part of the work that another company is responsible for.

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What is the importance of keeping an open mind when reading a book?

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It allows you to fully experience the story without bias from the cover or title.

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How can 'subscribe' be used in a sentence?

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I decided to subscribe to the magazine to receive the latest issues.

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What is an example of 'preconceive' in a sentence?

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It's not fair to preconceive that the movie will be boring just because of its title.

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Can you give an example of 'subsidiary' in a business context?

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The tech company has a subsidiary that focuses on software development.

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What is a practical example of 'predict'?

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The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.