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TermDefinition
AntebellumOf a period before a war, especially the American Civil War.
Antecedent(1)A thing or event that precedes
Antecedent(2)A noun to which a pronoun refers
AnteriorComing before in position or time
Avant-Garde(adj)Ahead of the times, especially in arts
Avant-Garde(n)A group that is ahead of the times
Vanguard(1)The foremost position in an army or fleet
Vanguard(2)Leaders of a movement, fashion etc.
PreceptA command; a rule of conduct
PredestinationThe belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by a higher power.
Pre-emptTo take position of something before anyone else can do so.
PremonitionA warning in advance
PreposterousAbsurd; contrary to nature or reason
PretentiousShowy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction

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Terms 14
Creator vfcr
Created March 4, 2009
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Subject Before and After
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  1. Antecedent(1) A thing or event that precedes - 3 misses
  2. Anterior Coming before in position or time - 2 misses
  3. Precept A command; a rule of conduct - 2 misses
  4. Pretentious Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction - 1 miss
  5. Preposterous Absurd; contrary to nature or reason - 1 miss
  6. Premonition A warning in advance - 1 miss