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Exam: IELTS

pertinently

IPA: /pərˈtɪnəntli/

KK: /pɜrˈtɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is relevant or applicable to the matter at hand.

Example: She answered the question pertinently, addressing all the key points.

pertly

IPA: /ˈpɜːrtli/

KK: /pɜrtli/

adverb

Definition: In a lively or cheerful way, often showing confidence or boldness.

Example: She answered the question pertly, impressing everyone with her confidence.

pertness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrt.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɜrt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being lively, bold, and somewhat cheeky or impudent.

Example: Her pertness made her stand out in the crowd, as she confidently expressed her opinions.

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.

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.

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