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Lesson 8 Vocab
English Vocab
| Term | Definition | Type of Word |
|---|---|---|
| premier | A prime minister or head of state. | noun |
| primate | 1. An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others. | noun |
| primate | 2. A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. | noun |
| prime | First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time. | noun |
| prime | Chief; most important. | adjective |
| prime | To prepare something or someone for use or action. | transitive verb |
| primeval | Belonging to the first ages; ancient. | adjective |
| primordial | Primeval; original, fundamental. | adjective |
| posterior | Situated behind or at the back. | adjective |
| posterity | 1. Future generations. | noun |
| posterity | 2. A person's descendants. | noun |
| posthumous | Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death. | adjective |
| premier | First in time or importance. | adjective |