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Vocab Lessons 7+8
11 definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ANTE | <"L. "before" |
| 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 a pronoun refers. |
| anterior | adj Coming before in position or time. |
| avant-garde | adj. Ahead of the time, especially in the arts. |
| vanguard | n.1.The forest position, especially of an army or fleet. 2.Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc. |
| PRE | <L."before" |
| 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. |
| premier | adj.First in time or importance. n. A prime minister or head of state. |
| primate | n.1.An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others. 2.A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. |
| prime | n. First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time. adj.Chief; most important. tr.v.To prepare something or someone for use or action. |
| primeval | adj.Belonging to the first ages; ancient. |
| primordial | adj. Primeval; original; fundamental. |
| POST | <l. "after" |
| posterior | adj.Situated behind or at the back. |
| posterity | n.1.Future generations. 2. A person's descendants. |
| posthumous | adj. Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after father's death. |
| PRIMOUS | <L. "first" |