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19 Cards in this Set
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antecedent
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word that a pronoun refers to (an antecedent usually comes before the pronoun)
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antediluvian
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(literally, of the time before the flood descibed in the bible)very old; primitive
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antemeridian
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occurring befor noon
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antepenult
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syllable before the penult (next-to-last syllable); third syllable from the end of a word
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anterior
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situated before or toward the front
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metaphysics
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branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of existence
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metastasis
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spread of malignancy from its original site to other parts of the body
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metempsychosis
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supposed after existence or passing of the psyche
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posterior
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coming after; situated behind or toward the back
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posterity
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those born after a person; future generations
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posthumous
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born after the death of ones father
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postprandial
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occuring after a meal; after dinner
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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; before use of broadcasting
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prescient
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seeming to have knowledge of events before they occur
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presentiment
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feeling that something unfortunate is about to happen
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prognosis
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prediction of the probable course of an illness
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prophesy
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indicate beforehand; predict
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prophylaxis
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prventive treament against disease
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