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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

punditry

IPA: /ˈpʌndɪtri/

KK: /ˈpʌndɪtri/

noun

Definition: The opinions or advice given by experts, especially in politics or media.

Example: The punditry surrounding the election was intense, with many experts sharing their views.

punish

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To impose a penalty or consequence on someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher decided to punish the student for being late.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone suffer for doing something wrong by giving them a punishment or penalty.

Example: The teacher decided to punish the student for being late to class.

punishability

IPA: //ˌpʌnɪʃəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be punished for an action or behavior.

Example: The punishability of certain offenses varies by jurisdiction.

punishable

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to receive a penalty or punishment for an action or behavior.

Example: The crime is punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

punishing

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to suffer or endure hardship as a form of discipline or correction.

Example: The coach set a punishing training schedule for the team to prepare for the championship.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to suffer for a wrongdoing or to impose a penalty on them.

Example: The teacher is punishing the student for being late to class.

punishment

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A consequence given to someone for doing something wrong, often involving a penalty or a form of mistreatment.

Example: The teacher decided on a punishment for the students who broke the rules.

punition

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪʃmənt/

KK: /pjuˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A consequence or penalty given to someone for doing something wrong or breaking a rule.

Example: The teacher decided on a fair punition for the students who were late.

punitive

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to punishment or intended to punish someone for their actions.

Example: The judge imposed a punitive fine on the company for violating environmental laws.

punitively

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvli/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves punishment or penalties for wrongdoing.

Example: The company acted punitively against employees who violated the rules.

punitiveness

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being harsh or severe in punishing someone.

Example: The punitiveness of the new laws has raised concerns among civil rights advocates.

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