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Exam: TOEIC

postmaster

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌmæs.tər//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌmæs.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who manages and oversees the activities of a post office, ensuring that mail is processed and delivered properly.

Example: The postmaster greeted everyone warmly as they entered the post office.

postpaid

IPA: //ˈpoʊstpeɪd//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌpeɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a service or payment plan where the charges are paid after the service is used, rather than in advance.

Example: Many mobile phone plans offer postpaid options that allow users to pay for their usage at the end of the billing cycle.

postpone

IPA: //poʊsˈpoʊn//

KK: /pəʊstˈpoʊn/

transitive verb

Definition: To delay something to a later time or date.

Example: We had to postpone the meeting because of the bad weather.

postponer

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌpoʊnər//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌpoʊnər/

noun

Definition: A person who delays or puts off something to a later time.

Example: She is a postponer, always pushing her deadlines to the last minute.

posttax

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌtæks//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌtæks/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the amount remaining after taxes have been deducted from income or profits.

Example: The posttax income is what you actually take home after all deductions.

pourboire

IPA: /pʊərˈbɔɪə/

KK: /puːrˈbɔɪr/

noun

Definition: Money given to someone for their service, usually in addition to the regular payment.

Example: After the meal, I left a pourboire for the waiter to show my appreciation.

preannounce

IPA: /ˌpriːəˈnaʊns/

KK: /priˈænˌaʊns/

verb

Definition: To make an announcement before the official time or date.

Example: The company will preannounce the new product next week.

preapproval

IPA: /ˌpriːəˈpruːvəl/

KK: /priˈəpruːvəl/

noun

Definition: A process where someone gets permission or agreement for something before it officially happens.

Example: The bank gave her a preapproval for the loan, allowing her to shop for a house confidently.

preapprove

IPA: /ˌpriːəˈpruːv/

KK: /priˈəpruv/

transitive verb

Definition: To give approval or qualification to something before the normal procedures or formalities are completed.

Example: The bank decided to preapprove my loan application, making the process much faster.

preapproved

IPA: /ˌpriːəˈpruːvd/

KK: /priˈæpruːvd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been accepted or authorized beforehand.

Example: The bank offered a preapproved loan to eligible customers.

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