Lesson 1 Flashcards
Master definitions
1
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Preamble
A
An introduction to a text
Sentence: The most recognized PREAMBLE-the beginning of the United states constitution was written by Thomas Jefferson.
2
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Presage
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To indicate something (usually bad) is about to happen.
Sentence: The sudden lost of jobs presage an economic downturn
3
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Prescient
A
Having knowledge of something before it happens
Sentence: Kevin was so prescient-predicting the winners of the last five world series
4
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Predilection
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A special fondness
5
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Precipitate
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Rash, acting without thinking
6
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Predicate
A
To be based on
7
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Presentiment
A
A feeling that something (typically bad) is about to happen.
