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.