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Vocab Lesson 7
before and after
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antebellum | of a period before a war |
| antecedent | a thing or event that precedes |
| anterior | coming before in position or time |
| avant-garde | ahead of the times; especially in the arts |
| vanguard | the foremost position |
| precept | a command; a rule of conduct |
| predestination | a belief that what happens in human life is predetermined by a higher power |
| preempt | to take possession of something before someone else does |
| premonition | a warning in advance |
| preposterous | absurd; contrary to nature or reason |
| pretentious | showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction |