Greek and Latin Unit 3 (Before and After ) Quizs

postpone

• cause or arrange for something to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.

• to cancel an event entirely

• to move an event to an earlier time

• to change the location of an event

premature

• happening too soon or earlier than usual

• occurring at the right time

• delayed or postponed

• happening later than expected

antecedent

• a thing or event that existed before or logically occurs before another

• a consequence that follows an event

• a synonym for subsequent

• a random occurrence without cause

Forecast

• To say something will happen in the future; to predict something, such as the weather, after looking at the information that is available.

• To analyze past events and determine their causes.

• To create a detailed plan for future actions.

• To summarize information from various sources.

precaution

• something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future

• a type of medication used to treat illnesses

• a legal document outlining rights and responsibilities

• a method of cooking food safely

antebellum

• Occurring in the southern U.S. during the time before the American Civil War.

• Referring to the period after the American Civil War.

• Describing the economic boom during the 1920s.

• Indicating a time of peace and prosperity in the U.S.

posterity

• all future generations of people

• a historical document

• a type of plant

• a form of government

Foresight

• The ability to predict future events based on current trends.

• The ability to see what will or might happen in the future.

• The skill of planning for immediate tasks only.

• The capacity to remember past events accurately.

preempt

• take action in order to prevent an anticipated event from happening.

• to take a risk without considering the consequences.

• to delay an action until a later time.

• to react to an event after it has occurred.

posterior

• near or toward the front of something; the front side.

• near or toward the back of something; the back side.

• located in the middle of something; the center.

• far away from the back; the front side.