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Exam: IELTS

postgraduation

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒueɪʃən//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈgrædʒueɪt̬ən/

noun

Definition: The period of time that comes after completing a degree at a college or university.

Example: Many students pursue further studies during their postgraduation years.

posthaste

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌheɪst//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌheɪst/

adverb

Definition: In a very quick manner; doing something as fast as possible.

Example: She left the office posthaste to catch her flight.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe doing something very quickly or with great speed.

Example: He completed the project posthaste to meet the deadline.

posthumous

IPA: //ˈpɒstjʊməs//

KK: /ˈpɑstʃəməs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that happens after a person's death, such as a child born after their father's death or a work published after an author's death.

Example: The author received a posthumous award for his contributions to literature.

posthumously

IPA: //ˈpɒstjʊməsli//

KK: /ˈpɑstʃəˌməsli/

adverb

Definition: This word describes something that happens after a person has died.

Example: The author was awarded a prestigious prize posthumously for his contributions to literature.

posthypnotic

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈhɪp.nə.tɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the effects or state that occur after a person has been hypnotized.

Example: The therapist used a posthypnotic suggestion to help the patient overcome their fear.

postindustrial

IPA: //ˌpoʊstɪnˈdʌstrɪəl//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈɪndəˌstrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a time or situation where manufacturing is not as important as services, information, and research in an economy or society.

Example: Many cities are adapting to a postindustrial economy by focusing on technology and services instead of traditional manufacturing.

postinfection

IPA: //ˌpoʊstɪnˈfɛkʃən//

KK: /ˈpoʊstɪnˈfɛkʃən/

adjective

Definition: Happening after an infection has taken place.

Example: The patient experienced postinfection symptoms that lasted for several weeks.

adverb

Definition: At a time following an infection.

Example: The patient showed improvement postinfection.

posting

IPA: /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of putting something in a public place, like a message or information on a bulletin board, or the place where someone is assigned to work, especially in the military.

Example: She made a posting on the community board about the upcoming event.

verb

Definition: To send or display something, often on a website or social media, for others to see.

Example: She is posting a new photo on her Instagram account.

postliterate

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈlɪtərət//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌlɪtərət/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state or condition that exists after the decline of traditional reading and writing skills, often due to the rise of digital communication and media.

Example: In a postliterate society, people may rely more on visual and auditory information than on written text.

postman

IPA: /ˈpoʊst.mæn/

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to deliver letters and packages to people's homes or businesses.

Example: The postman delivered the mail early in the morning.

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