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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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a thing or event that precedes; the noun to which a pronoun refers
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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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ahead of the times, especially in the arts; a group that is ahead of the times
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vanguard
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the foremost position, especially of an army or fleet; leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.
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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; claiming unjustified distinction
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premier
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first in time or importance; a prime minister or head of state
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primate
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an archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others; a member of the order of animals that includes monkey, apes, and humans
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prime
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first in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time; chief; most important; to prepare something or someone for use or action
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primeval
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belonging to the first ages; ancient
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primordial
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primeval; original; fundamental
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posterior
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situated behind or at the back
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posterity
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future generations; a person's descendants
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posthumous
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occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death
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