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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

pursue

IPA: /pərˈsuː/

KK: /pɚˈsu/

intransitive verb

Definition: To follow someone or something in order to catch or reach them; to continue with an effort towards a goal.

Example: She decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

transitive verb

Definition: To follow someone or something in order to catch or achieve it; to continue doing something over time.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in medicine after finishing her studies.

pursuit

IPA: /pərˈsuːt/

KK: /pərˈsuːt/

noun

Definition: An activity or effort that someone regularly engages in, often as a hobby or goal, or the act of chasing something.

Example: Her pursuit of knowledge led her to read many books.

pursuivant

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsəvənt/

KK: /ˈpɜrsəvənt/

noun

Definition: A person who follows or serves another, often in a formal or official capacity, such as an officer in heraldry.

Example: The pursuivant presented the royal decree to the assembly.

purulence

IPA: /ˈpjʊrələns/

KK: /ˈpjʊrələns/

noun

Definition: A thick, yellowish or greenish liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.

Example: The doctor noted the purulence in the wound, indicating an infection that needed treatment.

purulent

IPA: /ˈpjʊrələnt/

KK: /ˈpjʊrələnt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing pus, often associated with infections.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a purulent infection that required immediate treatment.

purveyance

IPA: /pərˈveɪəns/

KK: /pərˈveɪəns/

noun

Definition: The act of supplying or providing goods and services, especially for a specific purpose or need.

Example: The purveyance of food and supplies to the army was crucial for their success.

purview

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.vjuː/

KK: /ˈpɜrˌvju/

noun

Definition: The area or range of responsibility, authority, or knowledge that someone has.

Example: The project is outside the purview of my responsibilities.

pusillanimity

IPA: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪmɪti/

KK: /pʊsɪlænɪmɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being timid or lacking courage; a state of cowardice.

Example: His pusillanimity prevented him from standing up for what he believed in.

pusillanimous

IPA: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

KK: /pʊsɪˈlænɪməs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is afraid to take risks or stand up for themselves; they are timid and lack bravery.

Example: His pusillanimous behavior during the debate disappointed his supporters.

pusillanimously

IPA: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməsli/

KK: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of courage or determination; timidly or cowardly.

Example: He pusillanimously avoided confrontation, choosing to stay silent instead.

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