1. to come before in time or order   precede   proceed   2. sleepy; drowsy   soporific   somnolent   3. to what place   whither   wither   4. board on which artist mixes colors   palette   palate   5. causing sleep; tending to cause drowsiness   somnolent   soporific   6. most important; chief   principal   principle   7. an extra benefit; an additional privilege   perquisite   prerequisite