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Exam: IELTS

presbyopic

IPA: /ˌprɛz.biˈoʊ.pɪk/

KK: /prɛzˈbaɪəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where the eye's lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects, often occurring with age.

Example: Many people become presbyopic as they get older and may need reading glasses.

preschool

IPA: //ˈpriːskuːl//

KK: /ˈpriːˌskuːl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is connected to the early years of childhood before a child starts elementary school.

Example: Many children attend preschool to prepare for their education.

noun

Definition: A type of school for young children who are not yet old enough to go to kindergarten, where they can learn and play.

Example: My daughter goes to preschool three days a week.

preschooler

IPA: //ˈpriːˌskuːlər//

KK: /ˈpriːˌskuːlər/

noun

Definition: A young child who is too young to go to kindergarten, usually between the ages of three and five, and is enrolled in a preschool program.

Example: My daughter is a preschooler and loves to play with her friends at school.

prescient

IPA: /ˈprɛʃənt/

KK: /ˈprɛsɪənt/

adjective

Definition: Having knowledge of events before they happen; able to foresee or predict future events.

Example: The prescient investor made a fortune by predicting the market crash.

presciently

IPA: /ˈprɛʃəntli/

KK: /ˈprɛsɪəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows knowledge of events before they happen.

Example: She presciently predicted the outcome of the election months in advance.

prescribe

IPA: /prɪˈskraɪb/

KK: /prɪˈskraɪb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To establish rules or directions, often related to laws or medical treatments.

Example: The doctor will prescribe a new medication for your condition.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially tell someone to use a specific medicine or treatment.

Example: The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for your infection.

prescriber

IPA: /prɪˈskraɪbər/

KK: /prɪˈskraɪbər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives a written order for medicine or treatment, usually a doctor.

Example: The prescriber recommended a new medication for my condition.

prescript

IPA: /prɪˈskrɪpt/

KK: /prɪˈskrɪpt/

adjective

Definition: Established as a rule or guideline that is expected to be followed.

Example: The prescript rules of the game must be adhered to by all players.

noun

Definition: A rule or guideline that is officially set or prescribed for behavior or conduct.

Example: The prescript of the organization requires all members to attend the annual meeting.

prescription

IPA: /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

KK: /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: A written order from a doctor for a specific medicine or treatment that a patient should take.

Example: I went to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription for the antibiotics.

prescriptive

IPA: /prɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/

KK: /prɪ'skrɪptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to rules or norms that dictate how something should be done, especially in language or law, rather than describing how it is actually done.

Example: The prescriptive approach to grammar emphasizes the importance of following established rules.

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