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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

preplanned

IPA: /ˈpriːˌplænd/

KK: /priˈplænd/

adjective

Definition: Arranged or organized beforehand, rather than being decided at the moment.

Example: The event was preplanned to ensure everything went smoothly.

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize something in advance before it happens.

Example: The event was preplanned to ensure everything went smoothly.

preposition

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /prɛpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A type of word that usually comes before a noun to show how that noun relates to other words in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence 'The book is on the table', the word 'on' is a preposition.

transitive verb

Definition: To place something in a specific position ahead of time, often for military or strategic purposes.

Example: The troops were prepositioned near the border to prepare for the operation.

prepositional

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənl/

KK: /prɪˈpɒzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or used with a preposition, which is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, the prepositional phrase "in the park" shows where the action takes place.

prepositionally

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənəli/

KK: /prɛpəˈzɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves a preposition.

Example: The words in the sentence were arranged prepositionally to show the relationship between the objects.

prepress

IPA: //ˈpriːprɛs//

KK: /priˈprɛs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the processes that occur before printing, such as preparing images and layouts.

Example: The prepress stage is crucial for ensuring high-quality prints.

preprocess

IPA: /ˈpriːprəʊsɛs/

KK: /priˈprɑːsɛs/

transitive verb

Definition: To carry out initial processing on something, such as data, before further analysis or use.

Example: Before analyzing the data, we need to preprocess it to remove any errors.

preproduction

IPA: /ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /priːprəˈdʌkʃən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the stage that happens before the actual production of something, such as planning or preparation.

Example: The team spent weeks on preproduction to ensure everything was ready for filming.

noun

Definition: The early planning and organization that happens before starting a project, especially in film or theater, including tasks like budgeting and hiring.

Example: The film is currently in preproduction, with the team finalizing the cast and crew.

prepuberty

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbərti/

KK: /priˈpjuːbərti/

noun

Definition: The stage in a person's life just before they reach puberty, characterized by physical and emotional changes as they grow up.

Example: Children experience various changes during prepuberty as they approach their teenage years.

prepubescent

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbɛsənt/

KK: /priˈpjuːbəsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing the time before a person reaches puberty, when their body has not yet developed secondary sexual characteristics.

Example: The prepubescent children were excited about their upcoming school trip.

noun

Definition: A child who has not yet reached puberty, typically characterized by the absence of secondary sexual characteristics.

Example: The prepubescent child enjoyed playing games with friends.

preregister

IPA: /ˌpriːˈrɛdʒɪstər/

KK: /priˈrɛdʒɪstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sign up or enroll in advance for an event or service before it officially starts.

Example: You can preregister for the conference online to save time on the day of the event.

transitive verb

Definition: To sign up or enroll in advance for a course, event, or service before the official registration period begins.

Example: Students can preregister for classes online before the semester starts.

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