Vocabularies

mainly; for the most part

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

a greater liking for one alternative over another

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Belonging to the time before written records.

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Serving as preparation or preliminary before the main event.

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

at the current moment; now

The act of keeping something in its original state or protecting it from harm or decay.

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

the office or position of being a president

relating to a president or presidency

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on their achievements or quality.

having a high reputation; respected

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Relating to an early stage of development; simple and basic.

existing or coming before something in time or order

To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

in a private way; not in public or not shared with others

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

having special advantages; favored; elite

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

the likelihood or chance of something happening

likely to happen or be true, but not certain

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

to investigate thoroughly; a device used for exploration or examination

The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution.

Difficult to solve or deal with; presenting a problem or challenge.