Lessons 7 And 8

Question 1

Of a period before war, especially the American Civil War

Answer 1

Antebellum

Question 2

A thing or event that precedes

The noun to which a pronoun refers

Answer 2

Antecedent

Question 3

Coming before in position or time

Answer 3

Anterior

Question 4

Ahead of the times, especially in the arts

A group that is ahead of the times

Answer 4

Avant-garde

Question 5

The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet

Leaders of a movement, fashion

Answer 5

Vanguard

Question 6

Pre

Answer 6

Before

Question 7

A command; a rule of conduct

Answer 7

Precept

Question 8

The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power

Answer 8

Predestination

Question 9

To take possession of something before anyone else can do so

Answer 9

Preempt

Question 10

A warning in advance

Answer 10

Premonition

Question 11

Absurd: contrary to nature or reason

Answer 11

Preposterous

Question 12

Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction

Answer 12

Pretentious

Question 13

Primus

Answer 13

First

Question 14

First in time or importance

A prime minister or head of state

Answer 14

Premier

Question 15

An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others

A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans

Answer 15

Primate

Question 16

First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time

To prepare something or someone for use or action

Answer 16

Prime

Question 17

Belonging to the first ages; ancient

Answer 17

Primeval

Question 18

Primeval, original; fundamental

Answer 18

Primordial

Question 19

Post

Answer 19

After

Question 20

Situated behind or at the back

Answer 20

Posterior

Question 21

Future generations

A person’s descendants

Answer 21

Posterity

Question 22

Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the authors death’s or a child born after the father’s death

Answer 22

Posthumous

Question 23

Before

Answer 23

Ante