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Primate |
One of a group of mammals that have very advanced brains and thumbs that can grasp things Part of speech: noun |
Humans, apes, and monkeys belong to the highest order of mammals called primates |
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Primeval |
Of or about the first age or ages, especially of the world Part of speech: adjective |
Many of the ancient trees in the primeval forest of Muir Woods National Monument, near San Francisco, California, are more than 600 years old |
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Primitive |
Of early times; of long ago Part of speech: adjective |
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 |
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Sequ/sec |
follow |
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consecutive |
following one right after another Part of speech: adjective |
After performing in consecutive concerts every day for a week, Ramon was exhausted |
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Sequester |
To remove or withdraw from public use and public view Part of speech: verb |
He wanted to sequester himself in his dressing room so he could rest. |
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Persecute |
To treat badly ; do harm to again and again, oppress Part of speech: verb |
In the first book of that series, Mia and Nate both feel as though their parents persecute them, punishing them for the smallest misdeed. |
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sect |
A group of people having the same principles, beliefs and opinions Part of speech: noun |
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. |
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subsequently |
After a particular thing has happened; afterward Part of speech: adverb |
Although his first plan was to bunt, Keagan subsequently hit the ball out of the park |
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secondary |
Next after the first in order, place, time, or importance Part of speech: adjective |
He decided that from now on, his secondary plan would always be to hit the ball as hard as he could. |
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Sequence |
A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other. Part of speech: noun |
The sequence of concerts was exhausting. Having one concert follow one right after another would have to change. |
