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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

persistent

IPA: /pərˈsɪstənt/

KK: /pɚˈsɪstənt/

adjective

Definition: Continuing to exist or happen for a long time; not giving up easily; determined.

Example: Her persistent efforts to improve her skills paid off in the end.

persistently

IPA: /pərˈsɪstəntli/

KK: /pərˈsɪstəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that continues firmly or steadily over a long period of time, despite difficulties or opposition.

Example: She persistently worked on her project, even when faced with challenges.

persnicketiness

IPA: /pərsˈnɪkɪtɪnəs/

KK: /pərsˈnɪkɪtɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very particular about details, often to the point of being fussy or hard to please.

Example: Her persnicketiness about the arrangement of the table made it difficult to enjoy the meal.

persnickety

IPA: /pərˈsnɪkɪti/

KK: /pərˈsnɪkɪti/

adjective

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

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

persona

IPA: /pərˈsoʊ.nə/

KK: /pɚˈsoʊnə/

noun

Definition: A character or identity that someone presents to others, often in writing or performance, which may differ from their true self.

Example: In her novel, the author created a persona that was very different from her own personality.

personableness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsənəblnəs/

KK: /ˈpɜrsənəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to.

Example: Her personableness made her very popular among her peers.

personage

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈpɜrsənɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A character in a story or a person who is important or well-known.

Example: The novel features a fascinating personage who captivates the readers with their charm.

personalism

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsənəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpɜrsənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A philosophical theory that emphasizes the importance of personality in understanding reality and human experience.

Example: Personalism suggests that individual personalities are central to interpreting the world around us.

personalization

IPA: /ˌpɜːrsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpɜrnəˌsəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something suitable for a particular individual by customizing it to their preferences or needs.

Example: The website uses personalization to recommend products based on your browsing history.

personate

IPA: /pɜːrsəˈneɪt/

KK: /pɜrˈsoʊneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having two lips, with a closed throat, typically used to describe a type of flower structure.

Example: The snapdragon is a personate flower, known for its unique shape.

transitive verb

Definition: To take on the identity of someone else, usually to deceive others or to act as that person.

Example: He tried to personate a famous actor to get into the exclusive party.

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