Lesson 1
A large black and orange American butterfly
When one deserts a group
Renegade
A thing or event that precedes
Antecedent
Posterior
A poem usually addressed to a particular person, object or event that has stimulated deep and noble feelings in the poet.
Ode
To divide into two equal parts
Bisect
In its early stages
Incipient
Coming before in position or time
Anterior
First in rank, excellence, or importance
Prime
To paint, draw, or express in a picture or sculpture
Depict
A dwelling with two living units
Duplex
To destroy completely
Annihilate
Absurd; contrary to nature or reason
Preposterous
Belonging to the first ages; ancient
Primeval
A humorous imitation of a piece of literature or music
Parody
One-sided
Unilateral
To rule out
Negate
Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc
Vanguard
Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death
Posthumous
Chanting or speaking of words seeming to have magical power or used to create a magical spell
Incantation
Large organization that acts as a single unit
Monolith
To boast or brag
Vaunt
To take possession of something before anyone else can do so.
Preempt
Primeval; original; fundamental
Primordial
A skilled craftsperson
Artisan