#PrefixPre Flashcards
Preamble (n)
An introduction to a text
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The most recognized preamble—the beginning of the United States Constitution—was written by Thomas Jefferson
Preface (n)
Synonym to preamble, but is usually referred to as an introduction to a book rather than a formal document
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The preface of “The Case of Charles Dexter Ward” is pretty intimidating
Presage (v)
To indicate something (usually bad) is about to happen
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Sasha’s few words about friendship presaged his horrible two-hour speech about how Dima matters to him
Presage (n)
An incident or event that presages something
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Dima immediately understood that Sasha’s speech about sex is a presage of questions about his dick
Prescient (adj)
Having knowledge about something before it happens
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Dima was so prescient predicting that Sasha will fuck with a girl until the end of the summer. He really did!
Predilection (n)
A special fondness
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Sasha’s predilection for all that is connected to Dima is one of the most fascinating mysteries for psychiatric research — probably even the case of Charles Dexter Ward sucks when compared to it!
Precipitate (adj)
Rash, acting without thinking
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When Dima had his first sex, he was a little precipitate, but it’s pretty much OK considering he was lathered up that evening
Predicate (v)
To be based on
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Oleksandr Syzov’s cosmic theory was fully predicated on his hourly conversations with Dmitry Zaitsev
Presentiment (n)
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