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