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VOCAB
latin vocab for chap. 7 and 8
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Language - Latin
8th Grade
01/22/2009

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antecedent
Definition
N:1.a thing or event that precedes
2.(grammar) the noun to which a pronoun refers
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antebellum
Definition
ADJ: of a period before a war, especially the Amer. Civil War
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anterior
Definition
ADJ: coming before in position or time
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vanguard
Definition
N:1.the foremost position, especially of an army or fleet
2.leaders of a movement,fashion,arts, etc.
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avant-garde
Definition
ADJ: ahead of the times, especially in the arts
N: a group that's ahead of the times
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precept
Definition
N: a command; a rule of conduct
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predestination
Definition
N: the belief that what happens in a human life has already been determined by some higher power
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preempt, pre-empt
Definition
V: to take possession of something before anyone else can do so
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premonition
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N: a warning in advance
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preposterous
Definition
ADJ: absurd; contrary to nature or reason
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pretentious
Definition
showy;pompous;claiming unjustified distinction
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