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Vocab list 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Precedent | Adj. going before in time, order, arrangement, or importance; N. something that may serve as an example or rule to be followed in the future |
| Precept | N. A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought |
| Preempt | V. Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) from happening |
| Interdict | V. To prohibit or forbid; A strong or authoritative prohibition |
| Interject | V. To say something while another person is speaking |
| Intercede | V.To attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; To mediate or intervene. |
| Duration | N. The time which something lasts or continues |
| Evident | Adj. Easy to see and understand; obvious; clear |
| Ferocious | Adj. Savage; fierce; N. ferocity: The state or quality of being fierce |
| Obscure | V. To cover up or keep from being seen; Adj. hard to see; hidden; Adj. Not easy to understand |
| Puny | Adj. Weak; Adj. Lacking in size, strength or power |
| Vicious | Adj. Wicked; evil; Adj. Likely to be violent, fierce; Adj. Spiteful, malicious; intentionally harmful |