Chapter 8 Vocab

Question 1

premier

Answer 1

1. first in time or importance

2. A prime minister or head of state

Question 2

prime

Answer 2

1. first in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time
2. chief, mot important
3. to prepare someone or something for use or action

Question 3

primeval

Answer 3

belonging to the first ages; ancient

Question 4

primordial

Answer 4

primeval; original; fundamental

Question 5

posterior

Answer 5

situated behind or at the back

Question 6

posterity

Answer 6

1. future generations

2. a person’s descendants

Question 7

posthumous

Answer 7

occurring or continuing after death; especially A work published After the authors death or a child being born after the fathers deat

Question 8

H

Answer 8

L

Question 9

primate

Answer 9

1. An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others

2. members of the order animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans