PREFIX 'pre' and 'post' Words Flashcards

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What does the word 'preapprove' mean?

To look at or see something before something else

To stop something from happening

To make a decision before you have all the facts

To authorize or give permission in advance (correct)

What does 'preview' mean?

To look at or see something before something or someone else

Define 'precaution'.

A measure taken in advance to prevent harm

What is the meaning of 'prevent'?

To stop something from happening before it occurs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'precede' mean?

To come before something else in time, order, or rank Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'pretest'?

A test before the real test, usually given to see what is already known Signup and view all the answers

Define 'predict'.

To say what will happen before it occurs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prepay' mean?

To pay for something before it needs to be paid in full Signup and view all the answers

Define 'prefix'.

A syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prejudge' mean?

To make a decision before you have all of the facts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'postdate' mean?

To write on something a date that comes after the real date Signup and view all the answers

Define 'postscript'.

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

What does 'postgraduate' refer to?

A person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated Signup and view all the answers

What does 'posthumous' mean?

Occurring or continuing after death: usually related to a book that is published after the author has died Signup and view all the answers

Define 'postproduction'.

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

What does 'postindustrial' mean?

The time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution 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 does 'postmark' mean?

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

Define 'postmeridian'.

Taking place after noon (p.m.) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'postmortem'?

Occurring or done after death: usually related to an examination of the body after it is dead (autopsy) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pre Words

Preapprove: Authorize or give permission before an action or event.
Preview: To view or examine something ahead of its official introduction or occurrence.
Precaution: Measures taken in advance to avoid potential risks or harm.
Prevent: Act of stopping an event or situation from occurring beforehand.
Precede: To come earlier in time, order, or status relative to another entity.
Pretest: An initial assessment administered before the main evaluation to gauge prior knowledge.
Predict: Making a statement about future events based on current knowledge or evidence.
Prepay: Paying for goods or services ahead of their delivery or use.
Prefix: A morphological component added before a root word to modify its meaning.
Prejudge: Forming an opinion or decision prior to, and without full consideration of, the facts.

Post Words

Postdate: Indicates a date written on a document that is later than the actual date of its creation.
Postscript: An additional thought or note added at the end of a letter, typically abbreviated as "P.S."
Postgraduate: Individual enrolled in courses or programs after obtaining a bachelor's degree.
Posthumous: Events or works occurring after a person's death, especially related to publications.
Postproduction: The phase of editing and finalizing a movie or video following its initial filming.
Postindustrial: The era or condition of society after the significant changes brought by the Industrial Revolution.
Postpone: To reschedule an event or activity to a later time than previously intended.
Postmark: A mark stamped on mail indicating the date and location of its entry into the postal system.
Postmeridian: Referring to events that take place after noon (p.m.).
Postmortem: Examination or analysis conducted after death, often including an autopsy process.

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Enhance your vocabulary with this quiz focused on words that begin with the prefixes 'pre' and 'post'. Each card provides a definition to help you understand the meaning and usage of these terms. Perfect for language learners and those looking to expand their lexicon.