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prep  audio  (prp) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
Informal
Preparatory: a college prep course; did extensive prep work for the interview.
NOUN:
  1. Informal A preparatory school.
  2. Informal Preparation: Daily practices are the best prep for the upcoming track meet.
  3. Chiefly British The preparing of lessons; homework.
  4. Informal A preppie.
VERB:
Informal prepped, prep·ping, preps
VERB:
intr.
  1. To be enrolled in and attend a preparatory school.
  2. To study or train in preparation for something.
VERB:
tr.
  1. To prepare (someone) for a medical examination or surgical procedure.
  2. To prepare or prime: prep a surface for painting.



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