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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

preprogram

IPA: /ˌpriːˈprəʊɡræm/

KK: /priˈprōgrəm/

transitive verb

Definition: To set up a program or instructions ahead of time so that they will run automatically later.

Example: The technician will preprogram the device to start at 8 AM every day.

prepuberal

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbərəl/

KK: /priˈpjuːbərəl/

adjective

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

Example: The study focused on prepuberal children to understand early development stages.

prepubertal

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbərtəl/

KK: /priˈpjuːbərtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time before a person reaches puberty, which is the stage of development when a child's body begins to change into an adult body.

Example: The study focused on prepubertal children to understand early development stages.

prepubescence

IPA: /ˌpriːpjuːˈbɛsəns/

KK: /priˈpjubəsəns/

noun

Definition: The period in a person's life just before they reach puberty, when their body begins to develop and change.

Example: Children experience various changes during prepubescence as they approach adolescence.

prepublication

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpʌb.lɪˌkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /priːˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period just before something is published, especially a book.

Example: The marketing team prepared for the prepublication phase of the new novel.

prerecession

IPA: /ˌpriːrɪˈsɛʃən/

KK: /priˈrɛsɛʃən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a time or situation that happens before an economic decline.

Example: The prerecession period was marked by high consumer spending and investment.

prerenal

IPA: /ˌpriːˈriːnəl/

KK: /priˈrɛnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the area or blood supply before reaching the kidneys.

Example: The doctor explained that prerenal factors can affect kidney function.

prerequisite

IPA: /ˌpriːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

KK: /priˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or necessary before something else can happen or be done.

Example: Having a high school diploma is a prerequisite for enrolling in this college course.

noun

Definition: A requirement that must be met before something else can happen or be done.

Example: Completing the introductory course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the advanced class.

prerevolution

IPA: /ˌpriːrɛvəˈluːʃən/

KK: /priˈrɛvəˌluːʃən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that happens before a time of significant change or upheaval, especially in a political or social context.

Example: The prerevolution conditions in the country led to widespread unrest among the population.

prerogative

IPA: /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

KK: /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a special right or privilege that someone has.

Example: As the manager, it is her prerogative to make the final decision on the project.

noun

Definition: A special right or privilege that belongs to a particular person or group.

Example: As the manager, it is her prerogative to make the final decision on the project.

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