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Topic: Time

previous

IPA: /ˈpriːviəs/

KK: /ˈpriːviəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that happened or existed before a certain time or event.

Example: She referred to her previous job during the interview.

previousness

IPA: /ˈpriːviəsnəs/

KK: /ˈpriːviəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of occurring before something else in time or order.

Example: The previousness of the event made it easier to understand the current situation.

prior

IPA: /ˈpraɪər/

KK: /praɪər/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening before something else in time, order, or importance.

Example: You need to get prior approval before starting the project.

noun

Definition: A person who is in charge of a priory or is a high-ranking member of a religious community, often next in rank to an abbot.

Example: The prior of the monastery welcomed the visitors with a warm smile.

procrastinate

IPA: /prəˈkræstɪneɪt/

KK: /prəˈkræstəˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To delay or avoid doing something that needs to be done, often because of laziness or a lack of motivation.

Example: I tend to procrastinate when I have a big project due.

transitive verb

Definition: To delay doing something that you should do, often because you find it difficult or unpleasant.

Example: I tend to procrastinate when it comes to studying for exams.

prolong

IPA: /prəˈlɔŋ/

KK: /prəˈlɔŋ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something last longer or to extend its time.

Example: The teacher decided to prolong the exam to give students more time to finish.

promptitude

IPA: /ˈprɒmpɪtjuːd/

KK: /ˈprɒmpɪtjuːd/

noun

Definition: The quality of being on time or acting quickly.

Example: Her promptitude in responding to emails impressed her boss.

promptly

IPA: /ˈprɒmptli/

KK: /ˈprɑmptli/

adverb

Definition: In a quick and timely manner; without delay.

Example: She responded promptly to the email.

promptness

IPA: /ˈprɒmptnəs/

KK: /ˈprɑmptnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being on time or doing something quickly without delay.

Example: Her promptness in submitting the report impressed her boss.

proximo

IPA: /ˈprɒksɪmoʊ/

KK: /prɒksɪmoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the next month following the current one.

Example: The proximo meeting will take place in March.

adverb

Definition: Referring to the next month after the current one.

Example: The meeting is scheduled for proximo, so we will discuss it then.

punctual

IPA: //ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl//

KK: /ˈpʌŋkʧuəl/

adjective

Definition: Being on time or arriving at the expected time without delay.

Example: She is always punctual for her meetings.

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