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Exam: IELTS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

prequel

IPA: /ˈpriːkwəl/

KK: /ˈpriːkwəl/

noun

Definition: A story or work that happens before another story, often providing background or context to the original work.

Example: The new movie is a prequel to the popular series, showing how the characters first met.

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.

prerecord

IPA: /ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrd/

KK: /priˈrɪkɔrd/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a recording of something in advance so that it can be played back later.

Example: I will prerecord the interview to ensure we have it for the broadcast.

prerecorded

IPA: /ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrd/

KK: /priˈrɪkɔrd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been recorded before it is played or shown.

Example: The show featured prerecorded segments to ensure everything went smoothly.

verb

Definition: To record something in advance, usually for later playback or broadcast.

Example: The show was prerecording its episodes to ensure high quality.

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