| Word |
Definition |
Sentence |
| postdate |
to write on something a date that comes after the read date |
You do this when you write a date later than the actual day. |
| postgraduate |
a person who takes a college class after he has already graduated |
After you finish college, you will become one of these. |
| posthumous |
occurring or continuing after death; usually related to a book that is published after the author has died |
This word describes the type of fame an author may achieve after his or her death. |
| postindustrial |
the time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution |
This describes the time period after the Industrial Revolution. |
| postmark |
a mark printed across a stamp after it is received by the post office |
The postmaster at the post office puts this mark on every piece of mail. |
| postmeridian |
taking place after noon; P.M. |
Anytime after twelve o'clock noon would fit into this category. |
| postmortem |
occuring or done after death |
On the television show CSI, the doctors will perform this type of exam to determine the mysterious cause of death. |
| postpone |
to do something at a time or date after it was originally planned |
This is when you have to delay something because it has to take place at a later time. |
| postproduction |
the editing that is done after the movie, film, or video has been taped |
This is the time during which editing of movies takes place. |
| postscript |
a comment, note, or thought written after the letter is finished; P.S. |
The next time someone sends you a letter, look for one of these at the bottom. |
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