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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

perturbable

IPA: /pərˈtɜːrbəbl/

KK: /pərˈtɜːrbəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be disturbed or upset easily.

Example: She is quite perturbable, often getting anxious over small issues.

perturbation

IPA: /pərˌtɜːrˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /pərˈtɜːrbəˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A small change or disturbance in a system, often caused by external factors, that can affect its state or behavior.

Example: The scientist observed a perturbation in the satellite's orbit due to the gravitational pull of a nearby planet.

perturbational

IPA: /pərˈtɜːrbəˌneɪʃənl/

KK: /pərˈtɜr bəˌneɪ ʌl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by a disturbance or change in a system.

Example: The scientists studied the perturbational effects on the climate model.

perturbed

IPA: /pərˈtɜːrbd/

KK: /pərˈtɜrbd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling anxious or upset due to something that has caused a disturbance or confusion.

Example: She was perturbed by the unexpected news about her job.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or disturbed.

Example: The unexpected news perturbed her greatly, making it hard for her to concentrate.

perturbing

IPA: /pərˈtɜːrbɪŋ/

KK: /pərˈtɜrbɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of worry or unease; making someone feel disturbed or anxious.

Example: The news about the storm was quite perturbing for the residents.

verb

Definition: To disturb or unsettle someone or something, causing anxiety or worry.

Example: The news of the storm was perturbing to the residents of the coastal town.

pertussis

IPA: /pərˈtʌsɪs/

KK: /pərˈtəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A highly contagious bacterial infection that causes severe coughing fits, often referred to as whooping cough.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the child with pertussis after observing the characteristic cough.

perusal

IPA: /pəˈruːzəl/

KK: /pəˈruːzəl/

noun

Definition: The act of reading or examining something carefully and in detail.

Example: After a thorough perusal of the document, she found several important details.

peruse

IPA: /pəˈruːz/

KK: /pəˈruz/

transitive verb

Definition: To read something carefully and in detail.

Example: She decided to peruse the report before the meeting.

perusing

IPA: /pəˈruːzɪŋ/

KK: /pəˈruːzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of reading or examining something carefully and in detail.

Example: She spent the afternoon in perusing the old manuscripts.

verb

Definition: To read or examine something carefully and in detail.

Example: She spent the afternoon perusing the latest fashion magazines.

pervade

IPA: /pərˈveɪd/

KK: /pɚˈveɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To be present in every part of something; to spread throughout an area or a thing.

Example: The smell of fresh bread seemed to pervade the entire house.

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