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(root) prim |
To be first |
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(noun) primate- Humans, apes, and monkeys belong to the highest order of mammals called primates. |
A group of mammals with very advanced brains and opposable thumbs |
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(adj.) primeval- Many of the ancient trees in the primeval forest of Muir Woods National Monument, near San Francisco, California, are more than 600 years old. |
Of or about the first age or ages especially of the world |
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(adj.) primitive- Scientists believe that Yellowstone National Park’s famous geyser,Old Faithful,may be home to a primitive life form - a very, very early kind - that thrives in hot springs. |
Something of earlier times, basic, traditional |
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(root) sequ/sec |
To follow |
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(adj.) consecutive- After performing in consecutive concerts every day for a week, Ramon was exhausted. |
In a row/order. One after another |
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(verb) sequester- He wanted to sequester himself in his dressing room so he could rest. |
To isolate, to remove, or withdraw from public use or public view |
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(verb) persecute- In the first book of that series, Mia and Nate both feel as though their parents persecute them, punishing them for the smallest misdeed. |
To treat unfairly or badly, to do harm to again and again, or to oppress |
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(noun) sect- In the story’s sequel, the two young people plan to leave home and join a sect, a group of people who follow the same beliefs and principles. |
A group of people with the same beliefs, opinions, or principles |
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(adverb) subsequently- Although his first plan was to bunt, Keagan subsequently hit the ball out of the park. |
After a particular thing has happened/ as a result |
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(adj.) secondary- He decided that from now on, his secondary plan would always be to hit the ball as hard as he could. |
After the first in order, place, time, or importance |
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(noun) sequence- The sequence of concerts was exhausting. Having one concert follow one right after another would have to change. |
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a pattern |
