CEFR Level
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
"Butterflies play a vital role in pollination."
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
"She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city."
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
"Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries."
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
"He received a posthumous award for his bravery."
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
"The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body."
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
"She added a brief postscript to thank him again."
able to be done or put into practice successfully
"The plan is not practicable without more resources."
A pragmatic attitude or policy.
"Pragmatism is essential in problem-solving."
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
"He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals."
not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain
"The climber was in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff."
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
"Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory."
As a verb: to cause an event or situation, often suddenly or prematurely; as a noun: a solid formed in a chemical solution; as an adjective: done hastily.
"The government's decision to raise taxes precipitated widespread protests."