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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

purposeful

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/

KK: /ˈpɜr pəs fəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a clear intention or goal; acting with determination and focus.

Example: She approached her work with a purposeful attitude, aiming to achieve her objectives.

purposefully

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows intention or determination; done with a specific aim or goal in mind.

Example: She walked purposefully towards her destination, knowing exactly what she wanted to achieve.

purposefulness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a clear intention or goal in what one does.

Example: Her purposefulness in pursuing her dreams inspired everyone around her.

purposelessness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəs.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having no purpose or aim.

Example: Many people experience a sense of purposelessness during difficult times in their lives.

purposive

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a specific purpose or intention.

Example: The team took a purposive approach to solving the problem, focusing on clear goals.

purposively

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pəsɪvli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.sɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intentional and done with a specific purpose in mind.

Example: She acted purposively to achieve her goals.

purposiveness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a specific purpose or intention behind actions or decisions.

Example: The purposiveness of her actions showed that she was determined to achieve her goals.

purpuric

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.pjʊr.ɪk/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pjʊr.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a purple color or condition, especially in reference to spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin.

Example: The doctor noted the purpuric rash on the patient's arm during the examination.

pursuance

IPA: //pərˈsuːəns//

KK: /pɚˈsuːəns/

noun

Definition: The act of carrying out or putting something into effect, often related to following a plan or agreement.

Example: In pursuance of the agreement, the company began the project immediately.

pursuant

IPA: /pərˈsuːənt/

KK: /pɚˈsuːənt/

adjective

Definition: Following or in agreement with something, such as a rule or law.

Example: The actions taken were pursuant to the new regulations set by the government.

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows or is in accordance with something, often used in legal or formal contexts.

Example: The project was completed pursuant to the guidelines set by the committee.

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