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Lesson 7
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English
6th Grade
12/09/2006

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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. (grammar) 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
Adj. Ahead of the times, especially in the arts.

Noun. 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
Definition
To take possession of something before anyone else can do so.
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Premonition
Definition
A warning in advance.
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Preposterous
Definition
Absurd; contrary to nature or reason.
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Pretentious
Definition
Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.
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