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antecedent
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noun to which a pronoun refers; thing, event, or circumstance occurring before
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aster
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any of various plants having daisy like flowers
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temporary
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not permanent; used or enjoyed for a limited time
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tempus fugit
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time flies
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biannual
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happening twice a year; semi-annual
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anno Domini
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"the year of our Lord";in the year since the birth of Christ (AD)
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anno
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year
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ante bellum
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of the period before the Civil War
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bellum
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war
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tempo
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spped at which music is to be played; pace; rate
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disaster
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(ill-starred) occurrence inflicting widespread destruction and distress
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ante
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before, previous
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temperance
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observance of moderation or restraint in behavior of any kind, especially drinking of alcohol
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anniversary
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annual recurrence of an event that took place in some preceding year
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astronomy
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scientific study of the universe beyond earth
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belligerent
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aggressively hostile, warlike
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annuity
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specified amount paid yearly or at other dixed intervals
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aster
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star
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asteroid
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any of thousands of minor planets that revolve aroudn the sun
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asterisk
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star-shaped figure used in printing to indicate a reference to a footnote or omission
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bellicose
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eager to fight
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temp
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time
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centennial
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happening once every 100 years
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antechamber
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room serving as a waiting room or entrance way to a larger or main room
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