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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

perjury

IPA: /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

KK: /ˈpɜrʤəri/

noun

Definition: The act of lying or making false statements while under oath, especially in a court of law.

Example: He was charged with perjury after lying about his whereabouts during the trial.

permanence

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənəns/

KK: /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

noun

Definition: The state of lasting for a long time without change; the quality of being unchanging or enduring.

Example: The permanence of the mountains makes them a beautiful backdrop for the valley.

permanency

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

KK: /ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of lasting for a long time without change; the quality of being permanent.

Example: The permanency of the mountains makes them a popular destination for hikers.

permanent

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

KK: /ˈpɜrmənənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that lasts for a long time and does not change or go away easily.

Example: They decided to make their stay in the city permanent after finding a good job.

noun

Definition: A hairstyle that is created to last for a long time, often achieved through chemical treatments that curl, wave, or straighten the hair.

Example: She decided to get a permanent to change her look for the summer.

permanganate

IPA: //pərˈmæŋɡəneɪt//

KK: /pɚˈmæŋɡəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of salt that contains manganese and is known for its strong oxidizing properties.

Example: Potassium permanganate is often used as a disinfectant in water treatment.

permeability

IPA: /ˌpɜːrmɪəˈbɪləti/

KK: /pɜrˈmiːəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to allow liquids or gases to pass through it.

Example: The permeability of the soil affects how quickly water drains away.

permeable

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmiəbl/

KK: /ˈpɜrmiəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to allow liquids or gases to pass through it.

Example: The permeable material allowed water to flow through easily.

permeant

IPA: //ˈpɜːrmiənt//

KK: /ˈpɜrmiənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to pass through or enter a material or substance.

Example: The permeant substance was able to move through the membrane easily.

noun

Definition: A substance that can move through or enter a membrane or polymer.

Example: The scientist studied the permeant to understand how it interacts with the membrane.

permease

IPA: //ˈpɜːr.mi.eɪz//

KK: /ˈpɜrmiˌeɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of protein found in cell membranes that helps move specific molecules in and out of the cell.

Example: The permease allows glucose to enter the cell more easily.

permeate

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.mi.eɪt/

KK: /ˈpɜrmiˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spread or pass through something, often in a way that affects the entire area.

Example: The smell of fresh bread began to permeate the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To spread or flow through something, especially in a way that fills or affects it completely.

Example: The smell of fresh bread began to permeate the entire house.

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