Vocab Lesson 8

Question 1

primate

Answer 1

1. an archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others
2. a member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans

the zoo was full of primates–monkeys and apes were in cages and humans were walking around.

Question 2

prime

Answer 2

1. first in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time

the necklace was prime: it was extremely costly and millions of people would kill to own it.

2. chief; most important

in Warrior Cats, the leader of each clan was the prime cat and could order everyone around

3. to prepare something or someone for use or action

i primed myself for the mile final in pe by running thirty minutes every day

Question 3

primeval

Answer 3

belonging to the first ages; ancient

the antique was so old and valuable because it was primeval

Question 4

primordial

Answer 4

primeval; original; fundamental

the primordial oceans were on earth since the earth was created.

Question 5

posterior

Answer 5

1. situated behind or at the back

i was posterior in line; the very last person to walk out the door

2. the buttocks

i sat on my posterior many times every day for long periods.

Question 6

posterity

Answer 6

1. future generations

i want to stay alive to see what new technologies our posterity will develop.

2. a person’s descendants

her necklace has been passed down from posterity to posterity, special to the family bloodline alone.

Question 7

posthumous

Answer 7

occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author’s death or a child born after the father’s death

Confuciusm has continued long after Confucius’s death, bringing him posthumous respect that he never received when he was living.

Question 8

premier

Answer 8

1. first in time or importance

she was considered the premier violinist in the orchestra, because she sat in first chair.

2. a prime minister or head of state

cornelius fudge was the premier of magical europe because he was the minister of magic