IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənər/
KK: /ˈpɛnʃənər/
Definition: A person who receives a regular payment from the government or a private organization after retiring from work.
Example: After many years of service, she became a pensioner and enjoyed her retirement.
IPA: /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/
KK: /pɛnˈtæɡənl/
Definition: This word describes something that has five sides and five angles, like a shape or figure.
Example: The architect designed a pentagonal building that stood out in the city.
IPA: /pɛnˈtætənɪk/
KK: /pɛnˈtætənɪk/
Definition: Relating to a musical scale that consists of five specific notes, often omitting the fourth and seventh notes of a standard scale.
Example: The song was composed using a pentatonic scale, giving it a unique sound.
IPA: /ˈpiːɒn/
KK: /ˈpiːɒn/
Definition: A person who does low-level or unskilled work, often in a labor-intensive job, and may be bound to serve a landlord or employer.
Example: The company hired several peons to help with the manual labor on the construction site.
IPA: /pərˈkʌs/
KK: /pərˈkəs/
Definition: To strike or hit something sharply, often to create a sound or rhythm.
Example: The drummer will percuss the cymbals during the performance.
IPA: /pərˈkʌʃən/
KK: /pərˈkʌʃən/
Definition: A type of musical instrument that produces sound when struck, or the group of such instruments in a band or orchestra.
Example: The drummer played a variety of percussion instruments during the concert.
IPA: /pərˈkʌʃənɪst/
KK: /pərˈkʌʃənɪst/
Definition: A person who plays instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped, such as drums or tambourines.
Example: The percussionist added a lively rhythm to the band's performance.
IPA: /pərˈkʌsɪv/
KK: /pərˈkəsɪv/
Definition: Relating to or produced by striking something, often creating a strong and impactful sound.
Example: The drummer used a percussive technique to create a lively rhythm.
IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪd/
KK: /pɚˈfɛktɪd/
Definition: Something that has been made flawless or without any mistakes.
Example: The artist presented a perfected version of her sculpture after many revisions.
Definition: To make something as good as it can be; to improve something until it is flawless or complete.
Example: She perfected her skills through years of practice.
IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪŋ/
KK: /pərˈfɛktɪŋ/
Definition: The act of making something perfect or improving it to the highest standard.
Example: The artist spent years perfecting her craft before showcasing her work.
Definition: To make something as good as it can be; to improve something to its highest standard.
Example: She is perfecting her skills in painting by practicing every day.
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