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Exam: IELTS

perennially

IPA: /pəˈrɛn.i.ə.li/

KK: /pəˈrɛn.ɪ.ə.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lasts for a long time or happens repeatedly over time.

Example: The flowers bloom perennially, bringing color to the garden every year.

perestroika

IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈstrɔɪkə/

KK: /pɛrəˈstrɔɪkə/

noun

Definition: A policy of reforming the economy and government in the Soviet Union that started in the 1980s, aimed at improving efficiency and openness.

Example: Perestroika was a significant change in the Soviet Union that aimed to modernize its economy.

perfect

IPA: /ˈpɜːfɪkt/

KK: /ˈpɜr.fɪkt/

adjective

Definition: Having no flaws or defects; completely correct or ideal in every way.

Example: She achieved a perfect score on the exam.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a verb form that indicates a completed action, often used to describe actions that have relevance to the present.

Example: In English, the perfect is used to show actions that have been completed at some point in time.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something perfect or complete, improving it to the highest standard.

Example: She worked hard to perfect her skills in painting.

perfected

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪd/

KK: /pɚˈfɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been made flawless or without any mistakes.

Example: The artist presented a perfected version of her sculpture after many revisions.

verb

Definition: To make something as good as it can be; to improve something until it is flawless or complete.

Example: She perfected her skills through years of practice.

perfecting

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪŋ/

KK: /pərˈfɛktɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making something perfect or improving it to the highest standard.

Example: The artist spent years perfecting her craft before showcasing her work.

verb

Definition: To make something as good as it can be; to improve something to its highest standard.

Example: She is perfecting her skills in painting by practicing every day.

perfection

IPA: /pərˈfɛkʃən/

KK: /pɚˈfɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being free from flaws or defects; the highest standard of excellence.

Example: She strives for perfection in her artwork, spending hours on each detail.

perfectionism

IPA: /pəˈfɛkʃənɪzəm/

KK: /pɚˈfɛkʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or attitude that one should strive for perfection and be dissatisfied with anything less than perfect.

Example: Her perfectionism often leads her to spend too much time on small details.

perfectionist

IPA: /pəˈfɛkʃənɪst/

KK: /pərˈfɛkʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is very hard to please and wants everything to be perfect or of the highest quality.

Example: As a perfectionist, she spends hours making sure every detail of her project is flawless.

perfectionistic

IPA: /pəˌfɛkʃəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /pərˈfɛkʃənɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to demand perfection or to strive for flawlessness in oneself or others.

Example: Her perfectionistic nature often made it hard for her to be satisfied with her work.

perfective

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪv/

KK: /pɜrˈfɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical aspect that indicates an action is completed or has a result, or describing something that aims for perfection.

Example: In some languages, the perfective aspect is used to show that an action has been fully completed.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a verb form that expresses a completed action or state.

Example: In some languages, the perfective aspect is used to indicate that an action has been fully completed.

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