101 entries under adjective topic. ×

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preparatory(start, beginning, words, basic)
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prefatory(start, simple, opening, words)
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introductory(start, simple, beginning, straightforward)
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prior(initial, precedence, precursor, introductory)
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preceding(initial, precedence, introductory)
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opening(noun, beginning, basic, first)
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precursory(beginning, opening, basic, past)
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beginning(noun, simple, plain, new)
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first(beginning, opening, original, basic)
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inaugural(noun, beginning, original, first)
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initial(simple, plain, beginning, opening)
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antecedent(original, past, previous, early)
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precedent(noun, preparation, precedence, precursor)
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elementary(simple, basic, first, previous)
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exploratory(new, opening, trial, basic)
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trial(noun, check, new, approval)
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foregoing
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foremost(beginning, original, first, early)
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incipient(beginning, opening, original, first)
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initiatory(opening, original, basic, first)
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