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Vocab Lesson 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antebellum | Of a period before war, especially the American Civil War |
| antecedent (1) | A thing or event that precedes |
| antecedent (2) | The noun to which a pronoun refers |
| antecedent (3) | Preceding; going before |
| anterior | Coming before in position or time |
| avant-garde (1) | Ahead of the times, especially in the arts |
| avant-garde (2) | A group that is ahead of the times |
| vanguard (1) | The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet |
| vanguard (2) | Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc |
| precept | A command; a rule of conduct |
| predestination | The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power |
| preempt | To take possession of something before anyone else can do so |
| premonition | A warning in advance |
| preposterous | Absurd; contrary to nature or reason |
| pretentious | Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction |