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postponement/pəʊstˈpəʊn.mənt/nounintermediate

The action of arranging for something to take place at a later time than initially planned; a delay or deferral.

The heavy rain forced the postponement of the outdoor concert until next weekend.

postural training/ˈpɒs.tʃər.əl ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/nounintermediate

A therapeutic or fitness regimen consisting of exercises and education designed to improve body alignment, reduce musculoskeletal stress, and enhance neuromuscular coordination.

The physical therapist recommended postural training to alleviate her chronic lower back pain.

potato/pəˈteɪ.toʊ/nounbeginner

A starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, eaten as a vegetable.

We mashed the boiled potatoes with butter and milk.

powered/ˈpaʊərd/adjectiveintermediate

Supplied with mechanical or electrical energy in order to operate.

The factory transitioned entirely to solar-powered machinery last year.

powerhouses/ˈpaʊərˌhaʊzɪz/nounintermediate

A person, group, or organization that possesses great energy, strength, or influence.

The two tech companies are absolute powerhouses in the global market.

powerlessness/ˈpaʊərləsnes/nounintermediate

The state or condition of lacking strength, influence, or the ability to control events or one's own life.

She felt a deep sense of powerlessness as she watched her home flood.

practical application/ˈpræktɪkəl ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/nounintermediate

The use of a theory, idea, or method in a real-world situation or to solve a concrete problem rather than remaining merely theoretical.

The physics seminar focused on the practical application of quantum mechanics in modern computing.

practical use/ˈpræktɪkəl juːs/nounbeginner

The actual application, utility, or deployment of something to achieve a useful, real-world purpose or function.

Old computers can still find practical use in classrooms for basic typing practice.

prance/præns/verbintermediate

To move with high, springy steps, often in an ostentatious, confident, or playful manner.

The show horse began to prance around the ring as the crowd cheered.

praticar 2/pɾa.tʃiˈkaʁ/verbadvanced

To converse, confer, or maintain a dialogue with someone; to talk at length (literary or archaic).

Os dois sábios costumavam praticar durante horas sobre filosofia antiga.

Pre-Islamic Central Asia (referring to the region)/priː ɪsˈlæmɪk ˈsɛntrəl ˈeɪʒə/nounadvanced

The historical and geographical region of Central Asia during the period before the spread of Islam, characterized by a diverse religious landscape including Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Manichaeism.

The archaeological sites of Pre-Islamic Central Asia reveal a sophisticated urban culture that thrived on Silk Road commerce.

precarious/prɪˈkɛər.i.əs/adjectiveadvanced

Depending on the will or pleasure of another; dangerously lackine in security, stability, or steady foundation.

The mountain climber found himself in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff.

precept/ˈpriː.sɛpt/nounadvanced

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

The school is founded on the moral precept of treating everyone with respect.

precious/ˈprɛʃ.əs/adjectivebeginner

Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.

We must not waste our precious time on trivial matters.

precision/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/nounintermediate

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

The surgeon performed the delicate operation with remarkable precision.

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