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preface(noun, start, beginning, opening, words)
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introduction(noun, start, lead, new, beginning)
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prologue(noun, start, opening, words, addition)
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proem(noun, opening, launch, addition, establishment)
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prelude(noun, event, start, beginning, opening)
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foreword(noun, start, opening, words, launch)
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preliminary(noun, beginning, opening, introduction, preface)
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prolegomenon(noun, expression, start, sign, hint)
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exordium(noun, opening, launch, addition, establishment)
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overture(noun, start, approach, beginning, opening)
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opening(noun, start, approach, beginning, addition)
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prolegomena(noun, prelude, precursor)
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induction(noun, start, opening, words, addition)
4
intro(start, beginning, opening, addition, establishment)
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introduce
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lead-in(noun, start, beginning, opening, words)
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prefix(noun, precursor)
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beginning(noun, start, opening, launch, addition)
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frontispiece
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groundwork
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