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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

possessiveness

IPA: /pəˈzɛsɪvnəs/

KK: /pəˈzɛsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of wanting to own or control something or someone, often to an excessive degree.

Example: Her possessiveness over her belongings made it difficult for her to share with others.

possessor

IPA: /pəˈzɛsər/

KK: /pəˈzɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that owns or has something.

Example: The possessor of the ancient artifact was very proud of it.

possessory

IPA: /pəˈzɛsəri/

KK: /pəˈzɛsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or arising from having possession of something.

Example: The possessory rights of the tenant were clearly outlined in the lease agreement.

possibility

IPA: /pəˈsɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /pɑˈsɪbəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being able to happen or exist; a chance for something to occur.

Example: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.

postadolescent

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˌæd.əˈles.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time after a person has gone through adolescence, which is the stage of development between childhood and adulthood.

Example: Many postadolescent individuals face new challenges as they transition into adulthood.

postapocalyptic

IPA: //ˌpoʊstəˈpæklɪptɪk//

KK: /ˌpoʊstəˈpɑːkəˌlɪptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a time or situation that happens after a major disaster or catastrophic event, often involving a breakdown of society.

Example: The movie is set in a postapocalyptic world where survivors struggle to find food and shelter.

postbellum

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈbɛləm//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌbɛləm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time period after a war, particularly after the American Civil War.

Example: The postbellum era saw significant changes in American society.

postbiblical

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring after the time when the Bible was published or written.

Example: The postbiblical literature explores themes that developed after the biblical texts were completed.

postcapitalist

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈkæpɪtəlɪst//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a social or economic system that comes after capitalism, often characterized by different values and structures.

Example: Many theorists are exploring the concept of a postcapitalist society where resources are shared more equitably.

postclassical

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈklæsɪkəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈklæsɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a period or style that comes after the classical era, especially in art or literature.

Example: The postclassical period saw significant changes in artistic expression and cultural themes.

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