LA Unit 8 Flashcards
Antecedent
An event or thing that comes before something else
Noun
Antebellum
A time before a war
Adjective
Anterior
Coming before a time or position
Adjective
Avant-garde
Ahead or before time
Adjective
Vanguard
In front, comes before the rest
Noun
Precept
A rule of conduct that one has before making decisions
Noun
Predestination
A belief that the events of life have been determined before they happen
Noun
Preempt
To take possession or power over something before anyone else can
Verb
Premonition
A feeling or warning that come before an event
Noun
Preposterous
Absurd, impossible, to what has come before
Adjective
Pretentious
Showy or an appearance put on a show off before others
Adjective
Premier
First time showing
Adjective
Primate
The order of animals or humans who are first in a chain
Noun
Prime
Chief or first importance
Adjective
Primeval
Belonging to the first stages, ancient
Adjective