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Lesson 7 vocab 7-G
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 Antebellum | Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| 2 Antecedent | 1. A thing or event that precedes. 2. The noun to which a pronoun refers. |
| 3 Anterior | Coming before in position of time. |
| 4 Avant-garde | Ahead of times, especially in the arts. |
| 5 Vanguard | 1 The foremost position especially of an army or fleet. 2 Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc |
| 6 Precept | A command; a rule of conduct. |
| 7 Predestination | The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power. |
| 8 Preempt, Pre-empt | To take possession of something before anyone else can do so |
| 9 Premontition | A warning in advance. |
| 10 Preposterous | Absurd; contrary to nature or reason. |
| 11 Pretentious | Showy; pompous; claming unjustified distinction |