antecedent
nounSomething that came earlier and helped shape a later event or development.
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dismayed
adjectiveUpset or discouraged by an unwelcome development.
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nounA separation or difference in course, development, or opinion.
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adjectiveAt a very early stage of development.
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nounA distinctive period marked by significant developments.
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verbTo encourage the growth or development of something.
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adjectiveCrucially important to the development or outcome of something.
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nounSomething that comes before another thing and signals or contributes to its development.
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adjectiveBasic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
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adjectiveBasic or at an early stage of development.
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nounA lack of movement, growth, or development.
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verbTo make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.
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