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vocabulary test
lessons 7&8
19
English
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12/12/2005

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Term
antebellum
Definition
Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War
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antecedent
Definition
1.A thing or event that precedes
2.The noun to which a pronoun refers
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anterior
Definition
Coming before in position or time
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avant-garde
Definition
1.Ahead of the times, especially in the arts
2.A group that is ahead of the times
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vanguard
Definition
1.The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet
2.Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.
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precept
Definition
A command; a rule of conduct
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predestination
Definition
The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power
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preempt, pre-empt
Definition
To take possession of something before anyone else can do so
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premonition
Definition
A warning or feeling in advance
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preposteroust
Definition
absurd: contrary to nature or reason
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pretentious
Definition
Showy; pompous; claiming unjustifies distinction
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premier
Definition
1.First in time or importance
2.A prime minister or head of state
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primate
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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
Definition
1.First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time
2.To prepare something or someone for use or action
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primeval
Definition
belonging to the first ages; ancient
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primordial
Definition
Primeval; original; fundamental
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posterior
Definition
Situated behind or at the back
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posterity
Definition
1.Future generations
2.A person's descendants
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posthumous
Definition
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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