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1. intersection= a place where roads, lines, etc. join or cross each other

e.g. The school is at the intersection of two main roads.

2. prevalent= very common in a particular place or among a particular group

e.g. This negative attitude is surprisingly prevalent among young boys.

e.g. the prevalent diseases in Western society

3. connotation= a quality or an idea that a word makes you think of that is more than its basic meaning → denotation

connotation of

e.g. The word ‘professional’ has connotations of skill and excellence.

a negative connotation

—connotative

4. prior...to= prior to something 

prior--adj.

e.g. All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.