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ANTECEDENTS

a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")

The meaning of the word antecedents is a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him").

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WordMeaning
inadvertentlyunintentional
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
myriadten thousand
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness