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precaution
A measure taken to prevent harm.
precautionary
Actions taken to prevent potential problems.
precede
to go in front of
precedence
Priority in importance or order.
precedent
An example set for future actions or decisions.
precept
A general rule guiding behavior.
precinct
A district or area, often for policing.
precious
Valuable or cherished, often with great care.
precious little
very little of something valuable.
precipice
A steep cliff or edge.
precipitate
To cause something to happen suddenly.
precipitation
Any form of water falling from the sky.
precipitous
Very steep or sudden.
precise
Exact and accurate.
precisely
with clear detail; exactly
precision
The quality of being exact and accurate.
preclinical
Before testing on humans in medical research.
preclude
to prevent something from happening
precocious
Developing skills or abilities earlier than usual.
preconceive
To form an idea in advance.
preconception
Opinion formed before knowing the facts.
precondition
A condition that must be met beforehand.
precursor
Something that comes before and signals change.
predate
To exist or occur before something else.