7&8 Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
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Antebellum
A
Of a period before war.
2
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Antecedent
A
A thing or event that precedes
3
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Anterior
A
Coming before in position or time
4
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Avant-garde
A
Ahead of the times, especially in the arts
5
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Vanguard
A
The foremost position
6
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Precept
A
A command or rule
7
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Predestination
A
The belief that what happens in the human life has already been determined by someone in higher power
8
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Preempt
A
To take possession of something before anyone else can
9
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Premonition
A
A warning in advance
10
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Preposterous
A
Absurd
11
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Premier
A
First in time or importance
12
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Primate
A
The archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others
13
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Prime
A
First in rank
14
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Primeval
A
Belonging to the first ages
15
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Primordial
A
Original
16
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Posterior
A
Situated behind or at the back
17
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Posterity
A
Future generations
18
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Posthumous
A
Occurring or continuing after death
