Vocab: "Before" And "After" Words Flashcards
Antediluvian (adj)
( time before the flood described in the bible) very old; primitive
Antecedent (n)
Word that pronoun refers to
Antemeridian (adj)
Occurring before noon
Antepenult (n)
Next to last syllable. Third syllable from end of the word
Anterior(Adj)
Situated before or toward the front
Metacarpal (adj)
Having to do with any of the long bones after wrist and before fingers
Metaphysics (n)
Branch of philosophy dealing with nature of existence
Metastasis (n)
Spread of malignancy from its original site to other parts of body
Metempsychosis (n)
Supposed after existence, or passing of the soul at death into another body either human or animal; transmigration of souls
Posterior (adj)
Coming after; situated behind or toward the back
Posterity (n)
Those born after a person; descendants; future generation
Posthumous (adj)
born after death if ones father; published or occurring after one’s death
Postprandial (adj)
Occurring after meal; after dinner
Predecease (v)
Die before another person
Prerecord (v)
Record in advance, before broadcasting
Prescient (adj)
Seeming to have knowledge of events before they occur gifted with foresight
Presentiment (n)
Feeling that something unfortunate is about to happen before the events occur; foreboding
Prognosis (n)
Forecast; prediction of the probable course of an illness; prognostication
Prophesy (v)
Foretell; indicate beforehand; predict
Prophylaxis (n)
Preventive treatment against disease
