Exam: SAT (English)

Definition: Relating to or showing ownership or possession of something.

Example: She has a possessive attitude towards her belongings.

Definition: A form of a word that shows ownership or relationship, often marked by an apostrophe and 's' or by specific pronouns.

Example: In English, the word 'John's' is a possessive that indicates something belongs to John.

Definition: In a way that shows ownership or belonging.

Example: She held the book possessively, as if afraid someone would take it from her.

Definition: The state or condition of being able to happen or exist; a chance for something to occur.

Example: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.

Definition: Able to happen or exist; something that can occur without contradicting known facts or rules.

Example: It is possible to finish the project by the deadline if we work together.

Definition: Relating to the time period after a war, particularly after the American Civil War.

Example: The postbellum era saw significant changes in American society.

Definition: Relating to studies or education that occur after completing a bachelor's degree, usually at a university.

Example: She decided to pursue postgraduate studies in psychology to deepen her knowledge.

Definition: A person who is studying after completing their first degree, usually at a university, to gain more advanced knowledge or qualifications.

Example: She decided to become a postgraduate student to pursue her master's degree in psychology.

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.

Definition: A word that comes after the noun or phrase it relates to, often functioning like a preposition. For example, in the phrase 'these facts notwithstanding', the word 'notwithstanding' is a postposition.

Example: In some languages, postpositions are used instead of prepositions to indicate relationships between words.

Definition: A note added at the end of a letter or document, usually after the signature, often introduced by 'PS'.

Example: She added a postscript to her letter to remind him about the meeting.

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.