 | Term | Definition |
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antebellum |
A period before war especially American Civil Wars. |
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antecedent |
A thing or event that precedes. |
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anterior |
Coming Before in position or time. |
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avant-garde |
Ahead of the time especially in the arts. |
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Vanguard |
The foremost position especially of an army or fleet |
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precept |
a command or a rule of conduct. |
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predetination |
The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power. |
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preempt |
to take possession of something before anyone else can. |
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preminition |
A warning in advance |
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preposterous |
Absurd or contrary to nature or reason |
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pretentious |
claiming unjustified distinction |
