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Exam: TOEFL

postproduction

IPA: //ˌpoʊstprəˈdʌkʃən//

KK: /ˌpoʊstprəˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The final stage in making a film or television show, which happens after the filming is done and usually includes editing and adding sound.

Example: The postproduction process took several months to complete before the movie was ready for release.

postpuberty

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈpjuːbərti//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈpjuːbərti/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the period or state that occurs after a person has gone through puberty, which is the stage of development when a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

Example: Many physical and emotional changes occur during the postpuberty phase of development.

postpubescent

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.pjuːˈbɛs.ənt//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˌpjuːˈbɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the stage of development that happens after a person has gone through puberty.

Example: The postpubescent individuals in the study showed different growth patterns compared to those who were still in puberty.

postrecession

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.rɪˈsɛʃ.ən//

KK: /pɔstˈrɛʃən/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing after a period of economic decline.

Example: The postrecession economy showed signs of recovery and growth.

postretirement

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈrɪtərmənt//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈriːtɚmənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing after someone has retired from their job or profession.

Example: Many people enjoy postretirement activities such as traveling and volunteering.

postscript

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌskrɪpt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌskrɪpt/

noun

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.

postsecondary

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌsɛkəndˌɛri/

adjective

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.

poststimulus

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈstɪmjʊləs//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌstɪm.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs after a stimulus has been applied or experienced.

Example: The poststimulus response was measured to assess the effects of the treatment.

postsurgical

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈsɜrʤɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the time after a surgical operation.

Example: The doctor monitored the patient's postsurgical recovery closely.

postsynaptic

IPA: //ˌpoʊtˈsɪnæptɪk//

KK: /ˌpoʊtˈsɪnæptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of a nerve cell that receives signals after a synapse has occurred.

Example: The postsynaptic neuron is responsible for receiving neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron.

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