Vocabulary

1.prelude

Meaning : an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.
Synonym : preliminary, overture, opening, preparation
Antonym : conclusion, postscript
Sentence: “a ceasefire had been agreed as a prelude to full peace negotiations”

2.premonition
Meaning : a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
Synonym : foreboding, presage, presentiment, prognostication
Sentence: “he had a premonition of imminent disaster”

3.preponderance
Meaning : the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Synonym : prevalence, predominance, dominance
Sentence: “the preponderance of women among older people”

4.preposterous
Meaning : contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
Synonym : absurd, ridiculous, foolish, stupid, ludicrous
Antonym : reasonable, sensible
Sentence: “a preposterous suggestion”

5.prerogative
Meaning : a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
Synonym :: entitlement, right, privilege, advantage
Sentence: “in some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich”