Lesson 2 Flashcards

1
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Precedent

A

Something that sets an example for how things are done in the future

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2
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Pretentious

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Acting more important than others by pretending to know more

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3
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Pretense

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A claim or assertion not based on fact

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4
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Predecesser

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One that comes before, often a person who previously held a position before passing it on to someone else

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5
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Precursor

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Something that comes before another; used only for things not for people

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6
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Pretext

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A reason given for something that is not actual reason

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7
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Precocious

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Developing Early

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8
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Preclude

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To make it impossible for something to happen

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