Post- Root Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'postdate' mean?

To write on something a date that comes after the real date. (correct)

To cancel a scheduled date.

To write on something a date that is before the real date.

To change a date to a more recent one.

What is a postgraduate?

A person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated.

What does posthumous mean?

Occurring or continuing after death.

What period does postindustrial refer to?

The time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a postmark?

A mark printed across a stamp after it is received by the post office. Signup and view all the answers

What does postmeridian mean?

Taking place after noon. Signup and view all the answers

What is a postmortem?

Occurring or done after death; usually related to an examination of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does postpone mean?

To do something at a time or date after it was originally planned. Signup and view all the answers

What is postproduction?

The editing that is done after the movie, film, or video has been taped. Signup and view all the answers

What is a postscript?

A comment, note, or thought written after the letter is finished; p.s. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Post- Root Words

Postdate: Refers to writing a date that is later than the actual date; commonly used in legal and financial contexts.
Postgraduate: Denotes an individual who enrolls in courses after completing an undergraduate degree; signifies advanced academic pursuits.
Posthumous: Describes events or actions that occur after a person's death, often relating to works like books that are published post-death.
Postindustrial: Characterizes the period following the Industrial Revolution, focusing on advanced economies and changes in societal structures.
Postmark: A stamp or mark applied by the post office to indicate the date and location a mail item was processed, important for tracking mail history.
Postmeridian: Indicates events that take place after noon, commonly represented as "p.m." in time notation.
Postmortem: Pertains to procedures or examinations occurring after death, often associated with autopsies to determine cause of death.
Postpone: Refers to the act of rescheduling an event or action to a later time or date than initially planned.
Postproduction: Encompasses the various editing and finalization processes conducted after filming a movie or video, crucial for the completion of visual projects.
Postscript: A supplementary statement or message added after the main content of a letter, often abbreviated as "P.S." for additional thoughts or notes.

Description

Test your knowledge of words that begin with the root 'post-'. This quiz includes definitions and examples of various terms like 'postdate', 'postgraduate', 'posthumous', and 'postindustrial'. Challenge yourself and enhance your vocabulary with this focused quiz!