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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

perdurably

IPA: /pərˈdʊrəbli/

KK: /pərˈdʊrəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lasts for a long time or is enduring.

Example: The traditions of the community have been maintained perdurably over generations.

perennation

IPA: /pəˈrɛnəˌneɪʃən/

KK: /pəˈrɛnəˌneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of lasting for a long time or existing continuously, especially in relation to plants that live for several years.

Example: The perennation of certain plants allows them to survive harsh winters and bloom again in spring.

perfective

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪv/

KK: /pɜrˈfɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical aspect that indicates an action is completed or has a result, or describing something that aims for perfection.

Example: In some languages, the perfective aspect is used to show that an action has been fully completed.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a verb form that expresses a completed action or state.

Example: In some languages, the perfective aspect is used to indicate that an action has been fully completed.

perfectively

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪvli/

KK: /pɜrˈfɛktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates a completed action or state, often used in grammar to describe a verb aspect that shows an action has been finished.

Example: She completed the project perfectively, ensuring every detail was addressed.

perfidy

IPA: /pɜːrˈfɪdi/

KK: /pɜrˈfɪdi/

noun

Definition: A deliberate act of betrayal or treachery, often involving a breach of trust.

Example: His perfidy shocked everyone who thought he was a loyal friend.

pericycle

IPA: /ˈpɛrɪˌsaɪkəl/

KK: /ˈpɛrɪˌsaɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A type of plant tissue found in roots, situated between the inner layer of cells and the phloem, which helps in the growth and development of the plant.

Example: The pericycle plays a crucial role in the formation of lateral roots in plants.

perigynous

IPA: //ˌpɛrɪˈdʒɪnəs//

KK: /pɛrɪˈdʒɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of flower structure where the sepals, petals, and stamens are arranged around a cup-like base that contains the ovary.

Example: The rose is an example of a plant with perigynous flowers, where the reproductive parts are positioned around the ovary.

perihelion

IPA: //ˌpɛrɪˈhiːliən//

KK: /ˌpɛrɪˈhiːliən/

noun

Definition: The location in a planet's or other celestial body's orbit where it is closest to the sun.

Example: Earth reaches its perihelion in early January each year.

peripatetically

IPA: /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛkɪkli/

KK: /pɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves walking or moving around, often used to describe a style of teaching or learning that takes place while walking.

Example: The professor taught peripatetically, leading his students through the gardens as they discussed philosophy.

periphrastic

IPA: /pəˈrɪfræstɪk/

KK: /pəˈrɪfræstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a way of expressing something using more words than necessary, often to avoid being direct or to add emphasis.

Example: The teacher explained the concept in a periphrastic manner, using many words to clarify the idea.

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