5
introduction(noun, precursor)
5
preamble(noun, precursor)
5
preface(noun, precursor)
4
foreword(noun, precursor)
4
overture(noun, precursor)
4
prefix(noun, precursor)
4
prelude(noun, precursor)
3
frontispiece
3
prologue(noun, precursor)
2
exordium
2
leap
2
preliminary
2
proem
2
verse
1
breakthrough
1
front matter
1
groundwork
1
heading
1
postulate
1
prefaces
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