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"Before" Words

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antebellum (adj.) Occuring or exsiting before a particular war esp. the American Civil War
antecedent (n) 1. A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another 2. the noun to which a pronoun refers to(adj.) Preceding in time, previous or preexisting an
antecendently (n)previously: at an earlier time or formerly
anterior (adj.) Nearer the front esp. situated in front of the body, or nearer to the head or forepart
anteriorly (adv.) In an anterior direction
avant-garde (adj.) a head of times (n)any creative group active in the innovation and application of new techniques in a given field (espically in the arts) 2. The front part of the army
precept (n) 1. A general rule intended to regulate behavior or though 2. A writ or a warrant
preceptive Having or showing sensitive insight
predestination (n)(as a doctrine in theology)the divine foreordaining of all that will happen, esp. with regard to the salvation
predestined (adj, v) 1.(of God) Destine (someone) for a particular fate or purpose. 2.Determine (an outcome or course of events) in advance by divine will or fate.
pre-empt (v) Take action in order (an event) from happening: forestall
preemptive (adj.) 1.Serving or intended to forestall something, esp. to prevent attack by disabling the enemy 2.Relating to the purchase of goods or shares by one person or party before the opportunity is offered to others:
premonintion (n) A strong feeling about to happen. esp. something unpleasant or a warning in advance
preposterous (adj.) Contrary to reason or common sense: utterly absurd or ridiculous
preposterously laughably: so as to arouse or deserve laughter;
pretentious (adj.) Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance talent, culture etc. that is prossessed, also shows promious
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