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Vocabulary, 7-8
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 especially of an army or fleet, leaders of a movement |
| precept | A command; a rule of conduct |
| predestination | The belief that what happens in a human life has already been determined by some higher power |
| preempt, pre-empt | to take possession of something before anyone else can |
| premonition | a warning in advance |
| preposterous | Absurd; contrary to nature or reason |
| pretentious | Showy, pompous; claiming unjustified distinction |
| premier(chapter 8) | First in time or importance |
| primate | An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others |
| prime | first in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time |
| primeval | Belonging to the first ages; ancient |
| primordial | Primeval; original; fundamental |
| posterior | Situated behind or at the back |
| posterity | Future generations |
| posthumous | occurring or continuing after death |