2antebellum
of a period, before a war especially the American Civil War
3antecedent
a thing or event that precedes
4anterior
coming before in position or time
5avant-garde
ahead of time especially in the arts
6vanguard
the for most position especially of an army or fleet
8precept
a command; a rule of conduct
9predestination
the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by a higher power
10preempt or pre-empt
to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
11premonitation
a warning in advance
12preposturouos
absurd; contrary to nature or reason
13pretentious
showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
15premiere
first in time or importance
16primate
an arch Bishop or Bishop who ranks highest among others; a member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes and humans
17prime
rank in first; excellence; quality; importance or time
18primeval
belonging to the first ages; ancient
19primodial
primeval; original; fundamental
21posterior
situated behind or at the back
22posterity
future generations
23posthumorus
occuring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death