Humanities 7 Lesson 7 & 8 Vocabulary Test Review

First in time or importance.

First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time.

Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

A command; a rule of conduct.

Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death.

Primeval; original; fundamental.

Absurd; contrary to nature or reason.

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

Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.

Situated behind or at back.

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

Ahead of times, especially in the arts.

Future generations. A person's descendants.

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

Belonging to the first ages; ancient.

A warning in advance.

Coming before in position or time.

A thing or event that precedes.

An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others. A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.