In the excerpt, the word "postponement" refers to the act of delaying or putting off something that one has been considering or planning to do.
What does the word mean in the sentence?
The context clue for this word is the sentence that says, "I'm thinking about shaving the mustache off even though I wasn't for a long time." This sentence indicates that the speaker had been contemplating shaving off their mustache but had been postponing the decision.
The act of postponing the mustache-shaving tell us that the speaker has been procrastinating or hesitating about making this change in their appearance.
Also, the mention of the speaker's hesitation to make change in their appearance give us a clear context for the meaning of postponement.
The complete question is:
Now it was my mother turn to sign look i said to cheer her up i'm thinking about shaving the moustache off even though i wasn't for a long time. another discovery you can build a way of life on postponement. your grandmother probably won't even recognize you she said and i saw the shadow fall across her face.
In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of postponement in the excerpt and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word.