post mortem - Master This Word
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post mortem Word Meanings
- an analysis or discussion after an event
- an examination of a body after death
post mortem Word Etymology
Root: post- (after) + mortem (death). Origin: Latin -> Old French -> English. Memory: Imagine a detective examining a scene after a 'death' of a project to understand what went wrong.
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Step 1: Meaning
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'post mortem' correctly?
A.She enjoyed a post mortem breakfast of pancakes.
B.The team decided to hold a post mortem to evaluate their project.
C.He bought a post mortem dress for the party.
D.The artist painted a post mortem perspective of the city.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which synonym is most similar to 'post mortem'?
A.Celebration
B.Conclusion
C.Assessment
D.Transaction
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'post mortem'?
A.Final
B.Preliminary
C.Existing
D.Conclusive
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a scenario where an analysis is conducted after an event?
A.After the failure of the event, the organizers held a post mortem to discuss what went wrong.
B.The detective examined the case files prior to the investigation.
C.The review of the project happened while it was still in progress.
D.The doctors evaluated the patient's condition after the surgery.
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