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| antebellum [bellum adj. Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War. |
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antecedent [cedere n. 1. A thing or event that precedes.
2. (grammar) The noun to which a pronoun refers.
adj. Preceding, going before.
antecede, v.; antecedently, adv. |
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anterior
adj. Coming before in position or time.
anteriorly, adv. |
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avant-garde
adj. Ahead of the times, especially in the arts.
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5. vanguard [short for French avant-garde]
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vanguard [short for French avant-garde]
n. 1. The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet.
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precept [capere n. A command; a rule of conduct.
preceptive, adj. |
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predestination [destinare n. The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power.
predestinate, v.; predestine, v.; predestined, adj. |
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8. preempt, pre-empt
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preempt, pre-empt [emere tr. v. To take possession of something before anyone else can do so.
preemption, n.; preemptive, adj. |
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premonition [monere n. A warning in advance.
premonitory, adj. |
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preposterous [post adj. Absurd; contrary to nature or reason.
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pretentious [tendere adj. Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.
pretension, n.; pretentiously, adj.; pretentiousness, n. |
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premier
adj. First in time or importance.
n. A prime minister or head of state.
premiership, n. |
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primate
n. 1. An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others.
2. 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.
tr. v. To prepare something or someone for use or action. |
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primeval [aevum adj. Belonging to the first ages, ancient.
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primordial [ordiri adj. Primeval; original, fundamental.
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posterior
adj. Situated behind or at the back.
posteriorly, adv.
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posterity
n. 1. Future generations.
2. A person's descendants. |
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posthumous [humus 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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