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induction(noun, start, top, opening, words)
2
prefix(precedence, precursor)
2
lead(verb, opening, addition, establishment, introduction)
2
lead-in(noun, start, opening, words, addition)
2
origin(noun, beginning)
2
outset
2
prelusion(noun, event, approach, signal, introduction)
2
premise
2
prolegomena(noun, precursor)
2
prolepsis(noun, precursor)
2
protasis
2
descant
2
foregoing(noun, adjective)
2
genesis(noun, beginning)
2
inauguration(noun, top, beginning, opening, creation)
2
intro(noun, event, opening, addition, establishment)
2
leading
2
nascency(noun, beginning)
2
nativity(noun, beginning)
2
precedence
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