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ante (latin)
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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. the noun to which a pronoun refers "adj" 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 the times, epecially in the arts
2. a group that is ahead of the times |
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vanguard
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1.the foremost position, especially of an army or fleet
2. leaders of a movement, fashion, etc. |
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pre (latin)
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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 or 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; claiming unjustified distinction
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