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preliminary(noun, adjective, start, simple, opening)
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introductory(adjective, start, simple, opening, words)
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preparatory(adjective, start, words, basic, precedence)
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preceding(adjective, precedence, introductory)
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prior(adjective, precedence, precursor, introductory)
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opening
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precursory(precedence, precursor)
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prelusive(precedence, precursor)
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beginning(adjective, simple, opening, straightforward, basic)
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inaugural(adjective, precursor)
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initiative(noun, adjective, opening, germinal)
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initiatory(adjective, opening, fresh, basic, first)
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proemial(precedence, precursor)
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prolegomenous(adjective, start, words, preliminary, introductory)
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antecedent(adjective, precedence)
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anterior
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elementary(adjective, simple, basic)
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inductive(adjective, start)
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initial(adjective, simple, plain, opening, straightforward)
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precedent(noun, precedence, precursor)
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