5
heading
5
intro(noun, opening, addition, establishment, introduction)
5
opening(noun, top, beginning, creation, addition)
4
beginning(noun, action, start, opening, launch)
4
explanation(noun, introduction, foreword, preamble)
4
front matter(noun, pages)
4
inaugurate(verb, start, lead, guide, initiate)
4
present(verb, open, start, submit, begin)
4
prolusion(noun, precursor)
3
acquaint(verb, open, present, submit, offer)
3
antecede(verb, lead, head, anticipate, presage)
3
antedate(verb, lead, head, anticipate, presage)
3
back
3
commencement(noun, top, opening, creation, addition)
3
frontispiece
3
groundwork
3
induction(noun, start, top, opening, words)
3
launch(noun, verb, start, lead, guide)
3
lead-in(noun, start, opening, words, addition)
3
predate(verb, lead, head, anticipate, presage)
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