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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

permeation

IPA: /ˌpɜːrmiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpɜrmiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of a liquid or gas passing through a material or substance.

Example: The permeation of water through the soil is essential for plant growth.

permillage

IPA: /pərˈmɪlɪdʒ/

KK: /pərˈmɪlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A measurement that expresses a ratio or rate per thousand parts of a whole.

Example: The permillage of alcohol in the blood is often used to determine legal intoxication levels.

permissibility

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being allowed or permitted; the ability to do something according to rules or laws.

Example: The permissibility of certain actions varies depending on the context and regulations.

permissible

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəbl/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Allowed or permitted according to rules or laws.

Example: Wearing a hat in class is not permissible according to the school rules.

permissibleness

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəblnəs/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being allowed or accepted according to rules or standards.

Example: The permissibleness of the new policy was debated among the committee members.

permissibly

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəblɪ/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is allowed or permitted according to rules or laws.

Example: The students can permissibly use their notes during the exam.

permissive

IPA: /pərˈmɪsɪv/

KK: /pərˈmɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Willing to allow or accept behavior, often in a way that is tolerant or lenient.

Example: The permissive teacher allowed her students to choose their own projects.

permissively

IPA: /pərˈmɪsɪvli/

KK: /pərˈmɪsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that allows or permits something to happen; not strict or controlling.

Example: The teacher allowed the students to work on their projects permissively, giving them the freedom to choose their own topics.

permissiveness

IPA: /pərˈmɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /pərˈmɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being willing to allow things to happen without strict rules or control.

Example: The school's permissiveness towards students' behavior led to a more relaxed atmosphere.

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.

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