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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

permittee

IPA: /pərˈmɪt.i/

KK: /pərˈmɪti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been given permission to do something, usually through an official document called a permit.

Example: The permittee must follow all the rules outlined in the permit.

permittivity

IPA: /pərˈmɪtɪvɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how well a material can store electrical energy when an electric field is applied to it.

Example: The permittivity of the material affects how capacitors function in electronic circuits.

permutable

IPA: /pərˈmjuːtəbl/

KK: /pɚˈmjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being rearranged or changed in order or position.

Example: The elements in the set are permutable, allowing for various combinations.

permutation

IPA: /pərˈmjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /pɚˈmjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A way of arranging or changing the order of a group of things.

Example: The teacher explained the different permutations of the numbers in the set.

permutational

IPA: /pərˈmjuːteɪʃənl/

KK: /pərˈmjuːteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the arrangement or rearrangement of elements in a particular order.

Example: The permutational analysis of the data revealed interesting patterns.

permute

IPA: /pərˈmjuːt/

KK: /pərˈmjuːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the arrangement or order of a set of items or elements.

Example: You can permute the letters of the word to create different combinations.

pernickety

IPA: /pərˈnɪkɪti/

KK: /pərˈnɪkɪti/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very particular about details and often hard to please.

Example: My pernickety friend always insists on having everything just right.

peroneal

IPA: /pəˈroʊniəl/

KK: /pəˈroʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the fibula, which is a bone in the lower leg, or the outer side of the leg.

Example: The peroneal nerve runs along the outer side of the leg.

perorate

IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈreɪt/

KK: /pɛrəˈreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak for a long time in a formal or grand way, often at the end of a speech.

Example: The politician began to perorate about the importance of unity and cooperation.

peroration

IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /pɛrəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The final part of a speech or written work where the main points are summarized and emphasized, often intended to persuade or inspire the audience.

Example: The speaker delivered a powerful peroration that left the audience in awe.

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