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30 Cards in this Set
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Epoch |
A period of time associated with important events or changes |
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Primitive |
Simple not sophisticated |
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Chronicle |
To record historical events in time order |
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Antiquated |
Too old to be useful or in style |
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Impromptu |
Said or done without planning or preparing |
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Prolong |
To lengthen on duration |
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Subsequent |
Following in time order later |
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Expedite |
To get something done faster |
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Intervals |
The time between what happens |
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Millennium |
A period of 1000 years |
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Anachronism |
Something placed out of its historical time |
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Ensue |
To follow as a result |
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Synchronize |
To cause or happen at the same time |
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Sequence |
The order of things |
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Prototype |
The original model |
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Protocol |
The rules of behavior I ceremonies situations |
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Chronological |
Listed in order of time |
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Chronic |
Lasting for a long time |
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Primeval |
Belonging to the earliest times |
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Primordial |
Happening first, fundamental importance |
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Curtail |
To cut short, to reduce |
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Precedence |
Greater importance |
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Immutable |
Unchangeable |
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Reprieve |
Temporary relief, a postponement or cancellation of punishment, to postpone or cancel punishment |
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Perpetual |
Continuous |
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Longevity |
A long life |
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Simultaneously |
Happening or done at the same time |
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Prelude |
An introductory event, the introduction to a musical peice |
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Perennial |
Happening again and again, a plant that returns the next growing season |
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Posterity |
Future generations |