Vocabularies

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

To establish or set up beforehand.

to exist beforehand or before something else

the state of existing before something else

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

serving as an introduction or preface

to like one thing better than another

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

a greater liking for one alternative over another

showing or giving advantage to one over others

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

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

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

capable of being grasped or seized

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

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

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

planned in advance; done deliberately

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 intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

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

the state of being present in a particular place

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

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

the act of presenting something to an audience, typically involving speaking or showing information

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

the office or position of being a president

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

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

at the current moment; now

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.