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Topic: Feelings

premonish

IPA: //prɪˈmoʊnɪʃ//

KK: /prɪˈmoʊnɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To warn someone about something that might happen in the future.

Example: She tried to premonish him about the dangers of driving too fast.

premonition

IPA: /ˌprɛm.əˈnɪʃ.ən/

KK: /prɛmənˈɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling or sense that something is going to happen in the future, often something bad or unpleasant.

Example: She had a premonition that something terrible was about to occur.

premonitorily

IPA: /prɪˈmɒnɪtərɪli/

KK: /prɪˈmɒnɪtərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that warns or indicates something will happen in the future.

Example: She felt a premonitorily sense of dread before the storm arrived.

premonitory

IPA: /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/

KK: /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that serves as a warning or indication of a future event.

Example: She had a premonitory feeling that something bad was going to happen.

premorse

IPA: /prɪˈmɔːrs/

KK: /prɪˈmɔrs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is cut off or broken abruptly, as if it has been bitten or damaged.

Example: The gardener noticed a premorse leaf on the plant, indicating it might have been eaten by insects.

preoccupancy

IPA: /ˌpriːˈɒk.jə.pən.si/

KK: /priˈɑk.jə.pən.si/

noun

Definition: The act of taking possession of a place or being busy with something before others do.

Example: Her preoccupancy with work made it hard for her to relax during the weekend.

preoccupation

IPA: /ˌpriːˈɒkjʊˌpeɪʃən/

KK: /priˈɑkjəˌpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of being focused on something to the point of distraction, or a thought that takes up a lot of mental space.

Example: Her preoccupation with work made it hard for her to enjoy her free time.

preoccupied

IPA: /ˌpriːˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

KK: /priˈɑkjupaid/

adjective

Definition: Being so focused on something that you are not aware of what is happening around you.

Example: She seemed preoccupied during the meeting and didn't notice when her name was called.

preoccupy

IPA: /priˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

KK: /priˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely fill someone's mind or attention so that they cannot think about anything else.

Example: The mystery novel preoccupied her thoughts for days.

prepossessed

IPA: //ˌpriːpəˈzɛst//

KK: /priˈpɑsɛst/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong opinion or feeling about something, often in a way that is not fair or balanced.

Example: She was prepossessed by her own ideas and couldn't see other perspectives.

verb

Definition: To have a strong influence or control over someone's mind or feelings, often in a way that makes them favorably inclined towards something or someone.

Example: She was prepossessed by his charm and confidence during their first meeting.

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