Prefix: Pre- (Parts 1 & 2) Flashcards
Preamble
An introduction to a text
Presage
To indicate something (usually bad) is about to happen
Prescient
Having knowledge of something before it happens
Predilection
A special fondness
Precipitate
Rash, act without thinking
Predicate
To be based on
Presentiment
A feeling that something (usually bad) is about to happen.
Precedent
Something that sets an example for how things are done in the future
Pretentious
Acting more important than other by pretending to know more
Pretense
A claim or assertion not based on fact
Predecessor
One that comes before, often a person who previously held a position before passing it on to someone else.
Precursor
Something that comes before another; used only for things, not for people
Pretext
A reason given for something that is not the actual reason
Precocious
Developing early (usually in terms of ability)
Preclude
To make it impossible for something to happen