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23 Cards in this Set
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Ante
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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. |
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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, especially in the arts. (n)
2. A group that is ahead of the times. (adj) |
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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
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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; claiming unjustified distinction.wef
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primus
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first
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premier
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1. First in time or importance. (adj)
2. A prime minister or head of state. (n) |
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primate
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1. An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others.
2. A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. |
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prime
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1. First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time. (n)
2. Chief; most important. (adj) 3. To prepare something or someone for use or action. (v) |
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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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post
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after
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posterior
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Situated behind or at the back.
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posterity
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1. Future generations.
2. A person's descendants. |
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posthumous
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Occuring 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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