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Exam: TOEFL

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.

prerecording

IPA: /ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

KK: /priˈrɪkɔrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A recording that is made in advance, before it is played or broadcast.

Example: The prerecording of the interview allowed for editing before it aired.

verb

Definition: To record something in advance before it is needed or used.

Example: The team is prerecording the podcast episodes for the upcoming season.

preregister

IPA: /ˌpriːˈrɛdʒɪstər/

KK: /priˈrɛdʒɪstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sign up or enroll in advance for an event or service before it officially starts.

Example: You can preregister for the conference online to save time on the day of the event.

transitive verb

Definition: To sign up or enroll in advance for a course, event, or service before the official registration period begins.

Example: Students can preregister for classes online before the semester starts.

preregistration

IPA: /ˌpriːrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

KK: /priːˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of signing up or enrolling in advance, usually before a main registration period.

Example: Students are encouraged to complete their preregistration before the semester starts.

prerelease

IPA: //ˈpriːrɪˌliːs//

KK: /priˈriːliːs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that happens before an official release, such as a product or program.

Example: The company held a prerelease event to showcase the new software before its launch.

noun

Definition: An item or product that is made available to the public before its official release date.

Example: The prerelease of the new video game generated a lot of excitement among fans.

prerenal

IPA: /ˌpriːˈriːnəl/

KK: /priˈrɛnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the area or blood supply before reaching the kidneys.

Example: The doctor explained that prerenal factors can affect kidney function.

prerequisite

IPA: /ˌpriːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

KK: /priˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or necessary before something else can happen or be done.

Example: Having a high school diploma is a prerequisite for enrolling in this college course.

noun

Definition: A requirement that must be met before something else can happen or be done.

Example: Completing the introductory course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the advanced class.

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