1. preclude (verb) – to make impossible Examples: Synonyms: Antonyms:
Prevent, stop, rule out, exclude, implausible
Antonyms:
Permit, authorize

2. predecessor Examples: Synonyms: Antonyms:
(noun) – a person who precedes another in an office or position
Examples:
Synonyms:
Precursor, forerunner, antecedent
Antonyms:
Successor

3. presumptuous Synonyms: Antonyms:
(adj.) – bold to the point of rudeness
Examples:
Synonyms:
Impudence, arrogant, conceited
Antonyms:
Modest, humble

4. prevailing
(adj.) – having superior power, generally accepted (like in a thought or opinion)
(verb) - prevail
Examples:
Synonyms:
Customary, established, popular
Antonyms:
Esoteric, obscure

5. prevalent
(adj.) – in general use or acceptance, occurring, accepted or practiced commonly or widely
Examples:
Synonyms:
Common, rampant, established
Antonyms:
Rare, uncommon

6. prominent Examples: (adj.) – standing out, important Synonyms:
Famous, notorious, renowned, well known
Antonyms:
Esoteric, unknown

7. Open minded, tolerant, unbiased
provincial
(adj.) – having a narrow scope, an unsophisticated or narrow-minded person
Examples:
Synonyms:
Parochial, narrow minded, simple, biased
Antonyms:
Open minded, tolerant, unbiased

8. provoke (verb) – to anger, arouse, bring to action Examples: Synonyms:
Trigger, irritate, inflame, anger
Antonyms:
Soothe, calm

9. purgation (noun) – the process of getting rid of impurities Examples:
The hospital underwent a purgation after a staff infection was found.
Synonyms:
Purge, rid, eliminate, remove, purify, subtract
Antonyms:
Add, include, insert

10. quarry (noun) – a large open pit from which stone is cut
Examples: The rock collectors found valuable stone in the quarry.
Antonyms:
None
Synonyms:
Mine, pit