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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

pedant

IPA: /ˈpɛd.ənt/

KK: /ˈpɛdænt/

noun

Definition: A person who is overly concerned with minor details and rules, often showing off their knowledge in a way that is not practical or useful.

Example: The pedant in the class always corrected the teacher on small errors instead of focusing on the main lesson.

pedantic

IPA: /pəˈdændɪk/

KK: /pəˈdæntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Showing a lot of concern for small details and rules, often in a way that is annoying or overly formal.

Example: His pedantic approach to teaching made the class feel boring and overly complicated.

pedantically

IPA: /pɪˈdæntɪkli/

KK: /pɪˈdæntɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is overly concerned with minor details or rules; often focused on precision and accuracy rather than the broader context.

Example: He explained the rules of the game pedantically, making it hard for anyone to enjoy the play.

pedantry

IPA: /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

KK: /ˈpɛdəntri/

noun

Definition: A tendency to focus on small details or rules, often in a way that is annoying or unnecessary.

Example: His pedantry made it difficult for the team to enjoy the project, as he constantly corrected minor mistakes.

pedestrianism

IPA: /pəˈdɛstrɪənɪzəm/

KK: /pəˈdɛstrɪənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of walking that can be competitive or recreational, often associated with the practice of walking for exercise or enjoyment.

Example: Pedestrianism became popular in the 19th century as a competitive sport.

pediatric

IPA: /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk/

KK: /ˈpiːdiˌætrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that focuses on the health and treatment of children.

Example: The pediatric doctor specializes in treating young patients.

pediatrics

IPA: /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

KK: /ˌpɛdiˈætrɪks/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine focused on the health and medical care of babies and children, including their growth, development, and treatment of illnesses.

Example: She decided to specialize in pediatrics to help children stay healthy.

pedicellate

IPA: /ˌpɛdɪˈsɛleɪt/

KK: /ˈpɛdɪˌsɛlɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is supported by a small stalk or stem, often used in biological contexts.

Example: The flower has a pedicellate structure, allowing it to stand upright.

pedicle

IPA: /ˈpɛdɪkəl/

KK: /ˈpɛdɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A small stalk or structure that connects or supports an organ or body part, often found in biological contexts.

Example: The surgeon carefully examined the pedicle to ensure it was healthy before proceeding with the operation.

pediculosis

IPA: /ˌpɛdɪkjuˈloʊsɪs/

KK: /pɛˌdɪk.jʊˈloʊ.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition caused by an infestation of lice on the body or scalp.

Example: The school nurse checked for pediculosis among the students after several complaints of itching.

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