precipitate (pre-sip'i-tat), overhasty, rash; to fall with steep descent.
precocity (pre-kos'i-ti), development more than is natural at a given age.
preconceive (pre'kon-sev'), form an idea or opinion in the mind beforehand.
predetermination (pre'de-tur'mi-na'shun), a decision reached beforehand.
preeminent (pre-em'i-nent), above other things of exalted station.
pregnant (preg'nant), heavy with important contents or significance.
prejudice (prej'oo-dis), judgment formed without due examination; to bias the mind of.
prelude (prel'ud), introductory performance.
premature (pre'ma-tur'), ripe before the proper time.
presage (pre'saj), n. sign, presentiment.