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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

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IPA: /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪtə/

KK: /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who steals or misuses funds or property that has been entrusted to them.

Example: The accountant was caught being a peculator after he was found to have embezzled money from the company.

pecuniarily

IPA: /pɪˈkjuːnɪˌɛrɪli/

KK: /pɪˈkjuːnɪˌɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to money or financial matters.

Example: The project was evaluated pecuniarily to ensure it was financially viable.

pecuniary

IPA: /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

KK: /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to or involving money or financial matters.

Example: The company faced a pecuniary challenge when its profits dropped significantly.

pensionable

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənəbl/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is eligible to receive a retirement payment after a certain period of work.

Example: Many employees look for pensionable jobs to secure their financial future after retirement.

permit

IPA: /pərˈmɪt/

KK: /pɚˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To allow something to happen or to give permission for something.

Example: The weather will determine if we can go hiking, if it permits.

noun

Definition: A document that allows someone to do something, like a license or official permission.

Example: You need a permit to park in this area.

transitive verb

Definition: To allow someone to do something or to give permission for an action.

Example: The teacher will permit the students to leave early if they finish their work.

perquisite

IPA: /ˈpɜːrkɪzɪt/

KK: /ˈpɜrkwɪzɪt/

noun

Definition: A benefit or privilege that comes with a job or position, often in addition to regular pay.

Example: Many employees enjoy health insurance as a perquisite of their job.

persuasion

IPA: /pərˈsweɪʒən/

KK: /pərˈsweɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of convincing someone to do or believe something, or a particular belief or opinion that someone holds.

Example: Her persuasion was so strong that everyone agreed to her plan.

persuasiveness

IPA: /pərˈsweɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /pɚˈsweɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The ability to convince someone to believe or do something.

Example: Her persuasiveness helped her win the debate.

pettifogger

IPA: /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/

KK: /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔɡər/

noun

Definition: A person, especially a lawyer, who engages in petty or trivial arguments and is often unscrupulous in their methods.

Example: The pettifogger tried to win the case by focusing on minor details instead of the main issues.

pettifoggery

IPA: //ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡəri//

KK: /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔgəri/

noun

Definition: The behavior or actions of someone who engages in petty or trivial disputes, often in a legal context.

Example: The lawyer was criticized for his pettifoggery during the trial, focusing on minor details instead of the main issues.

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