CofC 6 VCR Lesson 7

Lesson 7 - VCR

C of C 6th Grade

Before and After

ante

“before”

Familiar
Words

-advance

–ancient

Vocabulary Words from “ante”

antebellum= Of a period before war, especially the American
Civil War

antecedent = A thing or event that precedes; going before

Anterior= Coming before in position or time

Avant-garde= ahead of the times, especially in the arts

Vanguard = the foremost position, especially of an army or
fleet; leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.

pre

“before”

Familiar
Words

-precaution

-precede

-predict

-prefix

-premium

-preoccupied

-prepare

-preposition

-pretend

-prevent

Vocabulary Words from “pre”

Precept= A command; a rule of conduct.

Predestination = The belief that what happens in human life has
already been determined by some higher power.

Preempt = To take possession of something before anyone else can do
so.

Premonition = A warning in advance.

Preposterous = Absurd; contrary to nature or reason.

Pretentious = Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.