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VRC Lesson 7&8

Vocabulary From Classical Roots Book A Lesson 7&8

TermDefinition
ANTE (L.) Before
Antebellum A period before a war, especially the Civil War
Antecedent 1. A thing or event that comes before something else 2. The noun to which a pronoun refers
Anterior Coming before in position (location) or time
Avant-garde Ahead of the times, especially in art
Vanguard 1. The foremost position, especially of an army of fleet 2. Leaders of a movement or fashion, trendsetter
PRE (L.) Before
Precept A command; a rule of conduct
Predestination The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power
Preempt To take possession of something before someone else can do so
Premonition A warning in advance
Preposterous Absurd; contrary to nature or reason
Pretentious Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
PRIMUS (L.) First
Premier (adj.) First in time or importance
Premier (n) A prime minster or head of state
Primate 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
Prime (adj.) Most important
Prime (v) To prepare something or someone for use or action
Primeval Belonging to the first age; ancient
Primordial Primeval; original; fundamental
POST (L.) After
Posterity Future generations
Posthumous Occurring or continuing after death, especially a word published by an author
Created by: Roykahn
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