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Lesson 7
Before and After
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English
6th Grade
12/13/2011

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antebellum
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of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War
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antecedent
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a thing or event that precedes OR the nount to which a pronoun refers OR preceding; going before
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anterior
Definition
coming before in position or time
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avant-garde
Definition
ahead of the times, especially in the arts.
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vanguard
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the foremost position, especially of an army or fleet OR leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.
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precept
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a command; a rule of conduct.
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predestination
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the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power
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preempt or pre-empt
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to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
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premonition
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a warning in advance
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preposterous
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absurd; contrary to nature or reason
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pretentious
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showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
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