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Lesson 7-8
Vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ante | Before |
| antebellum | of a period before war, especially the American Civil War |
| antecedent | 1. A thing or event that precedes 2. The noun which a pronoun refers |
| anterior | coming before in position or time |
| avant-garde | ahead of times, especially in the arts |
| vanguard | 1. the foremost position especially of an army or fleet |
| Pre | 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, pre-empt | to take possession of something before anyone else can do so |
| premonition | a warning in advance |
| preposterous | absurd; contrary to nature or reason |
| pretenious | showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction |
| primus | first |
| premier | first in time or importance |
| primate | 1. an archbishop 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 |
| post | after |
| posterior | situated behind or at the back |
| posterity | 1. future generations 2. a persons descendants |
| posthumous | occurring or continuing after death, especially work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death |
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