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19 Cards in this Set
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Antebellum
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Of a period before a wary, especially the American Civil War.
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Antecedent
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A thing or event that precedes
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Anterior
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Coming before in position or time.
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Avant-garde
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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.
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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.
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Preempt
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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. Feeling of foreboding.
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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 an unjustified distinction.
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Premier
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First in time or importance. A prime minister or head of state. |
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Primate
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An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others. A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys or apes. |
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Prime
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First in rank, excellence, quality, importance or time. Chief; most important. To prepare something or someone for use or action. |
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Primeval
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Belonging to the first ages; ancient.
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Primordial
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Primeval; original; fundemantal.
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Posterior
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Situated behind or in the back.
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Posterity
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Future generations.
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Posthumous
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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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