Vocabulary From Classical Roots Chapter Eight
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Primus | First |
Premier | 1. Adjective: First in time or importance. 2. Noun: A prime minister or head of state. |
Primate | 1. An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others. 2. A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. |
Prime | 1. Noun: First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time. 2. Adjective: Chief; most important. 3. Verb: To prepare for something or someone for use or action. |
Primeval | Belonging to the first ages; ancient. |
Primordial | Primeval; original; fundamental. |
Post | After. |
Posterior | Situated behind or at the back. |
Posterity | 1. Future generations. 2. A person descendants. |
Posthumous | Occuring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death. |
Premiere | 1. First public performance of something. 2. Female star of a theatrical company. |
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