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Ante <L.
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Before
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antebellum
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Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War
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Antecedent
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1. A thing or event that precedes
2. (grammar) the noun which a pronoun refers 3. preceding going before |
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Anterior
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coming before in position or time
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Avant-garde
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1. ahead of time especially in the arts
2. a group that is ahead of the times |
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Vanguard
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1. the formost position especily of an army or fleet
2. leaders of a movement, fashion, etc. |
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Pre <L.
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Before
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Precept
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a command, a rule of conduct
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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
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Preempt Pre-empt
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to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
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premonition
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a warning in advance
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preposterous
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absurd, contrary to nature or reason
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pretentious
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showy; pompous; calming unjustified distinction
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