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antebellum
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Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War.
Gone with the wind describes life in antebellum Georgia. |
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antecedent
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A thing or event that precedes.
The first part of this equation is the antecedent. |
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anterior
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coming before in position or time
The aquatic larval stage of a tadpole is anterior to the full-grown state of a frog. |
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avant-garde
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ahead of the times, especially in the arts.
Fashions worn only by the avant-garde are seen everywhere after a few years. |
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precept
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a command; a rule of conduct
Although his parents tried to teach him the precepts of good manners, he remained tactless and inconsiderate. |
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predestination
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the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power
The couple felt that predestination had brought them together. |
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preempt, pre-empt
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to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
The president's address preempted regular broadcasts. |
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premonition
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a warning in advance
As she picked up the letter, she had a premonition that it carried bad news. |
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preposterous
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absurd; contrary to nature or reason
The tightly-laced corsets of the nineteenth century seem preposterous to active modern women. |
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pretentious
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showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
They chose a hotel with pretentious furnishings but little comfort. |
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vanguard
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The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet.
The vanguard of the French Revolution discarded their powdered wigs and wore their hair naturally. |
