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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

postpositional

IPA: /ˌpoʊstpəˈzɪʃənl/

KK: /ˈpoʊstpəˌzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical structure where a word or phrase follows another word, typically indicating a relationship or function in a sentence.

Example: In some languages, postpositional phrases are used instead of prepositional phrases.

postpositive

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈpɒzɪtɪv//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌpɒzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that comes after a word, especially in grammar, where it is positioned following the noun or adjective it modifies.

Example: In the phrase 'the president elect', 'elect' is a postpositive adjective.

noun

Definition: A word or particle that comes after another word in a sentence.

Example: In the phrase 'the president elect', 'elect' is a postpositive.

postpositively

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈpɒzɪtɪvli//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌpɒzɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes after the word it modifies, often used in grammar to describe the placement of adjectives or other modifiers.

Example: The adjective was used postpositively in the sentence, following the noun it described.

postprandial

IPA: //poʊstˈprændiəl//

KK: /pəʊstˈprændiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period after a meal.

Example: After dinner, we enjoyed a postprandial conversation over coffee.

postpuberty

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈpjuːbərti//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈpjuːbərti/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the period or state that occurs after a person has gone through puberty, which is the stage of development when a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

Example: Many physical and emotional changes occur during the postpuberty phase of development.

postpubescent

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.pjuːˈbɛs.ənt//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˌpjuːˈbɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the stage of development that happens after a person has gone through puberty.

Example: The postpubescent individuals in the study showed different growth patterns compared to those who were still in puberty.

postrecession

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.rɪˈsɛʃ.ən//

KK: /pɔstˈrɛʃən/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing after a period of economic decline.

Example: The postrecession economy showed signs of recovery and growth.

postretirement

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈrɪtərmənt//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈriːtɚmənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing after someone has retired from their job or profession.

Example: Many people enjoy postretirement activities such as traveling and volunteering.

postromantic

IPA: //ˌpoʊstrəˈmæntɪk//

KK: /ˌpoʊstrəˈmæntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period after the Romantic era, which lasted from about 1880 to 1914, often characterized by a shift in artistic and cultural expressions.

Example: The postromantic movement in literature explored themes of disillusionment and modernity.

postsecondary

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌsɛkəndˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to education that takes place after high school, such as college or university.

Example: Many students choose to pursue postsecondary education to improve their job prospects.

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