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20 Cards in this Set
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antecedent
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word that a pronoun refers to (usually before the pronoun)
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antediluvian
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very old; primitive
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antemeridian
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occuring before noon
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antepenult
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third syllable from the end of a word
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anterior
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front
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metacarpal
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having to do with the wrist and hand
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metaphysics
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deals with the nature of existence
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metastasis
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spread of a malignancy from the original site to another part of the body
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metempsychosis
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supposed after existence, or passing of the psyche at death into another body
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posterior
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behind
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posterity
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decendants
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posthumous
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born after the death of one's father
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postprandial
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occuring after a meal
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predecease
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die before another person
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prerecord
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record in advance
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prescient
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gifted with foresight
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presentiment
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foreboding
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prognosis
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prediction of the probable cause
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prophesy
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foretell
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prophylaxis
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preventive treatment against disease
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