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LA Vocab 7 and 8

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antebellum   adj. Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War  
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antecedent   n. A thing that precedes adj. Preceding; going before  
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anterior   adj. Coming before in position or time  
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avant-garde   adj. Ahead of the times, especially in the arts n. A group that is ahead of time  
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vanguard   n. The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet n. Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.  
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precept   n. A command; a rule of conduct  
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predestination   n. The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power  
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preempt/pre-empt   v. To take possession of something before anyone else can do so  
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premonition   n. a warning in advance  
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preposterous   adj. Absurd; contrary to nature or reason  
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pretentious   adj. Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction  
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premier   adj. First in time or importance n. A prime minister or head of state  
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primate   n. An archibishop or bishop who ranks highest among others n. A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans  
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prime   n. First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time adj. Chief; most important  
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primeval   adj. Belonging to the first ages; ancient  
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primordial   adj. Primeval; original; fundamental  
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posterior   adj. Situated behind or at the back  
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posterity   n. Future generations n. A person's descendants  
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posthumous   adj. Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death  
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