week 6 Flashcards

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non

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not

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Nonstop

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continuing without stopping or pausing.

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3
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nonprofit

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not making or conducted primarily to make a profit.

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4
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none

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not yet

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nonconformity

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failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice.

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6
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nonplussed

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(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

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nonchalant

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(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

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post

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after

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9
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Postgraduate

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relating to a course of study undertaken after completing an undergraduate degree.

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10
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posthumous

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occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

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postscript

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an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by “P.S.”.

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12
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posterity

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all future generations of people.

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13
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posterior

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further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end, especially of the body or a part of it.

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postlude

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a concluding piece of music, especially an organ piece played at the end of a religious service.
“a long orchestral postlude”

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15
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pre

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before

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16
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Prelude

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an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.

17
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preposition

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a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause, as in “the man on the platform,” “she arrived after dinner,” “what did you do it for ?”.

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premonition

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a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

19
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premature

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occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

20
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predict

A

say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

21
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predecessor

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a person who held a job or office before the current holder.