prelect

/priˈlɛkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to read or study beforehand; to read before lecturing on a subject

“She spent the evening prelecting for her morning lecture.”

2. verb

to read or study again; to re-read a text

“After the first reading, she prelected the chapter to get a better understanding.”

3. noun

a person who prelects; a reader or student who prepares beforehand

“The professor asked the prelect to summarize the main points for the class.”

Synonyms

  • preread
  • prestudy

Antonyms

  • improvise
  • wing it