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preparatory(adjective, basic, preparation, introductory)
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introductory(adjective, opening, basic, first, previous)
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beginning
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initial
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primary
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preliminary(adjective, preparation)
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early
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incipient
3
precursory(adjective, opening, first, preceding, starting)
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propaedeutic
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provisional
2
inchoate(preparation, originating)
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inductive(opening, basic, first, previous, starting)
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precedent
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prefatory
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prep
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preparation
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preparing
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provident
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anterior
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