classical words lesson 7 Flashcards
1
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antebellum
A
of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War
2
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antecedent
A
a thing or event that precedes 2 the noun to which a pronoun refers
3
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anterior
A
coming before in position or time
4
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avant-garde
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ahead of the times, especially in the arts
5
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vanguard
A
the foremost position, especially of an army or fleet 2 leaders of a movement , fashion, etc.
6
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precept
A
a command; a rule of conduct
7
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predestination
A
the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some high power
8
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preempt
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to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
9
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premonition
A
a warning in advance
10
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pretentious
A
showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
