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antebellum |
Of a period of war, especially the American civil war |
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antecedent |
1. a thing or event that precedes 2. the noun to which a pronoun refers |
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anterior |
coming in position or time |
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avant-garde |
1. ahead of the times especially in the arts 2. a group that is ahead of the times |
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vangaurd |
1. the foremost position, especially of an army or fleet 2. leaders of a movement, fashion,etc. |
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precept |
a commmand; a rule of conduct |
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predestination |
the belief that what happens in human life has already determined by some higher power |
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preempt |
to take possession of something before anyone else can do so |
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premonition |
a warning in advance |
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preposterous |
Absurd; contrary to nature or reason |
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pretentious |
showy; pompous; showing unjustified distinctions |