IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃuːɪti/
KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuːɪti/
Definition: A situation or condition that lasts forever or for an indefinite period of time, often used in legal contexts to describe an estate or annuity that cannot be taken away or is meant to last indefinitely.
Example: The trust was established to provide financial support in perpetuity for the local community.
IPA: /pəˈplɛkst/
KK: /pɚˈplɛkst/
Definition: Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly.
Example: She looked perplexed when she saw the complicated math problem.
IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪdli/
KK: /pərˈplɛksɪdli/
Definition: In a way that shows confusion or puzzlement.
Example: She looked at him perplexedly when he asked such a strange question.
IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/
KK: /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/
Definition: Something that is confusing or difficult to understand.
Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were perplexing, leaving many people frustrated.
Definition: To confuse or make someone feel puzzled about something.
Example: The complex math problem was perplexing to the students.
IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪti/
KK: /pərˈplɛksɪti/
Definition: A state of confusion or uncertainty, often due to something being complicated or difficult to understand.
Example: She looked at the math problem with a sense of perplexity, unsure of how to solve it.
IPA: /ˈpɜːrkɪzɪt/
KK: /ˈpɜrkwɪzɪt/
Definition: A benefit or privilege that comes with a job or position, often in addition to regular pay.
Example: Many employees enjoy health insurance as a perquisite of their job.
IPA: //ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt//
KK: /pɚˈsɪkjut/
Definition: To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their beliefs or identity.
Example: Many people were persecuted for their religious beliefs in the past.
IPA: //ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃən//
KK: /pɚˈsɪkjuːʃən/
Definition: The act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
Example: Many people fled their countries to escape persecution for their beliefs.
IPA: /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːtə/
KK: /ˈpɜrsɪˌkjʊtər/
Definition: A person who treats someone cruelly or unfairly, often repeatedly, especially because of their beliefs or identity.
Example: The persecutor faced legal consequences for their actions against the minority group.
IPA: //ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːtəri//
KK: /ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtəri/
Definition: Relating to the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, often repeatedly, especially because of their beliefs or identity.
Example: The persecutory behavior of the group led to widespread fear among the community.
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