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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.

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.

postulancy

IPA: //ˈpɒstjʊlənsi//

KK: /ˈpɑːstʃələnsɪ/

noun

Definition: The time or condition when someone is a candidate for a religious order or similar position.

Example: During her postulancy, she learned about the values and traditions of the community.

postulant

IPA: /ˈpɒstjʊlənt/

KK: /ˈpɑstjələnt/

noun

Definition: A person who is applying to join a religious group or order, often as a candidate for membership.

Example: The postulant spent a year in training before officially joining the monastery.

postulator

IPA: /ˈpɒstjʊleɪtə/

KK: /ˈpɑːstʃəˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal request or proposal, especially in the context of the Roman Catholic Church where they advocate for the canonization or beatification of a saint.

Example: The postulator presented the case for the saint's canonization to the church officials.

potboy

IPA: /ˈpɒt.bɔɪ/

KK: /ˈpɑtˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A young man or boy who works in a bar or pub, serving drinks and helping with various tasks.

Example: The potboy quickly delivered the drinks to the customers at the bar.

potman

IPA: /ˈpɒt.mən/

KK: /pɑtˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A man who works in a bar or pub, responsible for collecting empty drink containers and serving customers.

Example: The potman quickly cleared the tables of empty glasses after the busy evening.

pottier

IPA: /ˈpɒtiə/

KK: /ˈpɑtiər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a potty, often used to describe something that is more suitable for a child or associated with toilet training.

Example: The pottier chair was designed to help toddlers learn how to use the toilet.

practical

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or situations that are useful and effective in real life, rather than just theoretical or abstract.

Example: She has a practical approach to solving problems, focusing on what works best in real situations.

noun

Definition: A practical is a type of examination or activity that involves demonstrating skills or applying knowledge in a real-world situation.

Example: The students prepared for their practical by practicing their skills in the lab.

practicalness

IPA: //ˈpræktɪkəl.nəs//

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being useful and effective in real situations, rather than just in theory.

Example: Her practicalness in solving problems made her a valuable team member.

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