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ante
before (Ln)
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antebellum
of a period, before a war especially the American Civil War
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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 time especially in the arts
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vanguard
the for most position especially of an army or fleet
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pre
before (L)
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precept
a command; a rule of conduct
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predestination
the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by a higher power
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preempt or pre-empt
to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
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premonitation
a warning in advance
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preposturouos
absurd; contrary to nature or reason
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pretentious
showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
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primus
first, (L)
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premiere
first in time or importance
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primate
an arch Bishop or Bishop who ranks highest among others; a member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes and humans
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prime
rank in first; excellence; quality; importance or time
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primeval
belonging to the first ages; ancient
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primodial
primeval; original; fundamental
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post
after (L)
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posterior
situated behind or at the back
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posterity
future generations
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posthumorus
occuring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death
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