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