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CE list 2
De and pre and super and inter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Descend | move downward and lower but not always the way |
| Deviate | to turn aside or away |
| Deduce | to figure something out what you already know |
| precedent | an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time |
| precept | rule of personal conduct |
| preempt | acquire for one self before others can do so |
| superb | surpassingly good |
| superfluous | more than what is needed |
| supercilious | expressive to contempt |
| interdict | command against |
| interject | speak abruptly, especially as an interruption |
| intercede | act between parties with a view to reconciling differences |
| Duration | the period of time during which something continues |
| Evident | clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgement |
| ferocious | marked by extreme violent energy |
| Obscure | not clearly understood or expressed |
| vicious | having the nature of vice |
| puny | inferior in strength or significance or inferior of size |