"Prepossession" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A prepossession is a strong inclination or tendency to have feelings or reactions that are dominated by a particular idea, attitude, or emotion. It can also refer to a feeling or opinion that is deeply fixed in one's mind.
Example: "Her prepossession with social justice led her to dedicate her life to activism."
In law, a prepossession is also a synonym for "precedent possession," referring to a situation where a person or entity has been in possession of a property or a right before a dispute arises.
To prepossess something means to affect or influence someone's opinion or mind before it is actually known or understood. In other words, it means to bias or prejudice someone's perception or view.
A person who prepares for and often obsessively stocks up on supplies in anticipation of potential disasters, shortages, or catastrophic events, such as natural disasters, economic collapse, or widespread social unrest.
Preppers are individuals and groups who actively prepare for potential disasters, crises, or catastrophes, such as natural disasters, economic collapse, nuclear war, or pandemics. They stockpile supplies, acquire skills, and develop strategies to ensure their survival and well-being in the face of adversity.<br><br>Preppers may prepare for various scenarios, including:<br><br> Food storage and agriculture<br> Self-defense and emergency response<br> Communication systems and technology<br> Medical supplies and emergency first aid<br> Alternative energy sources and power generation<br> Transportation and evacuation planning<br><br>Preppers often focus on being self-sufficient and independent, relying on their own resources and skills rather than external authorities or systems. Some preppers believe in the importance of being prepared for unexpected events and the importance of personal responsibility.<br><br>However, prepping has also been criticized as an excessive or paranoid response, and has become the subject of contemporary folklore and media portrayals, such as survivalist novels, TV shows, and documentaries.