| Term | Definition |
|---|
| antebellum | (adj) of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| antecedent | (n) A thing or event that precedes or (adj) preceding |
| anterior | (adj) coming before in position or time |
| avnt-garde | (adj) ahead of the times, especially in the arts, or (n) a group that is ahead of the times |
| vanguard | (n) the formost position especially of an army or fleet, or (n) leaders of a movement, fashion, etc. |
| precept | (n) a command; a rule of conduct |
| predestination | (n) the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power |
| preempt, pre-empt | (a little confuzing, there are two words) (tr. v. ) to take possession of something before anyone else can do so |
| premonition | (n) a warning in advance |
| preposterous | (adj) absurd; contrary to nature or reason |
| pretentious | (adj) showy; pompous |
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