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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

perfection

IPA: /pərˈfɛkʃən/

KK: /pɚˈfɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being free from flaws or defects; the highest standard of excellence.

Example: She strives for perfection in her artwork, spending hours on each detail.

perfectionism

IPA: /pəˈfɛkʃənɪzəm/

KK: /pɚˈfɛkʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or attitude that one should strive for perfection and be dissatisfied with anything less than perfect.

Example: Her perfectionism often leads her to spend too much time on small details.

perfectionist

IPA: /pəˈfɛkʃənɪst/

KK: /pərˈfɛkʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is very hard to please and wants everything to be perfect or of the highest quality.

Example: As a perfectionist, she spends hours making sure every detail of her project is flawless.

perfectionistic

IPA: /pəˌfɛkʃəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /pərˈfɛkʃənɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to demand perfection or to strive for flawlessness in oneself or others.

Example: Her perfectionistic nature often made it hard for her to be satisfied with her work.

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.

perfectiveness

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪv/

KK: /pɜrˈfɛktɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being perfect or flawless, often used in discussions about grammar or philosophy.

Example: The perfectiveness of her work was evident in every detail she attended to.

perfectivity

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪvɪti/

KK: /pərˈfɛktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of expressing an action as completed or finished, often used in grammar to describe how actions are viewed in relation to time.

Example: In some languages, perfectivity is an important aspect that affects verb conjugation.

perfectness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrfɪktnəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr.fɪkt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being without any flaws or defects; the highest standard of excellence.

Example: The perfectness of her performance left the audience in awe.

perfervid

IPA: /pərˈfɜːrvɪd/

KK: /pɚˈfɜrvɪd/

adjective

Definition: Very enthusiastic or passionate about something, often to an extreme degree.

Example: Her perfervid speech inspired everyone in the audience to take action.

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