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Topic: School

preprimary

IPA: //priˈpraɪˌmɛri//

KK: /priˈpraɪˌmɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the period or events that happen before a primary election.

Example: The candidates held several preprimary debates to gain support.

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.

preschool

IPA: //ˈpriːskuːl//

KK: /ˈpriːˌskuːl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is connected to the early years of childhood before a child starts elementary school.

Example: Many children attend preschool to prepare for their education.

noun

Definition: A type of school for young children who are not yet old enough to go to kindergarten, where they can learn and play.

Example: My daughter goes to preschool three days a week.

preschooler

IPA: //ˈpriːˌskuːlər//

KK: /ˈpriːˌskuːlər/

noun

Definition: A young child who is too young to go to kindergarten, usually between the ages of three and five, and is enrolled in a preschool program.

Example: My daughter is a preschooler and loves to play with her friends at school.

pretest

IPA: /ˈpriːtɛst/

KK: /ˈpriːtɛst/

noun

Definition: A practice test taken before the main test to help prepare or evaluate readiness.

Example: The teacher gave us a pretest to see how much we already knew about the topic.

transitive verb

Definition: To conduct an initial test or assessment before the main test to evaluate knowledge or skills.

Example: The teacher decided to pretest the students to see what they already knew about the topic.

primary

IPA: /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri/

KK: /ˈpraɪˌmɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is first in importance, order, or rank.

Example: The primary goal of the project is to improve community health.

noun

Definition: A meeting where members of a political party vote to choose candidates for an election or to select delegates for a convention.

Example: The primary will determine which candidates will run in the general election.

primmer

IPA: /ˈprɪmər/

KK: /ˈprɪmər/

adjective

Definition: A word used to describe something that is more prim than another, indicating a higher level of formality or strictness.

Example: Her behavior was much primmer at the formal dinner than at the casual gathering.

principalship

IPA: /ˈprɪnsəpəlʃɪp/

KK: /ˈprɪnsəpəlˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of being a principal, especially in a school or organization.

Example: She was appointed to the principalship after many years of teaching.

proctor

IPA: /ˈprɒktər/

KK: /ˈprɒktər/

noun

Definition: A person who supervises students during an exam or in a dormitory, ensuring that rules are followed.

Example: The proctor walked around the room to make sure no one was cheating during the test.

transitive verb

Definition: To oversee or supervise an examination or test to ensure that rules are followed.

Example: The teacher will proctor the final exam to make sure no one cheats.

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