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Exam: IELTS

perversity

IPA: /pərˈvɜːrsɪti/

KK: /pərˈvɜrsɪti/

noun

Definition: A quality or state of behaving in a way that is contrary to what is expected or desired, often in a stubborn or unreasonable manner.

Example: His perversity made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

perversive

IPA: /pərˈvɜːsɪv/

KK: /pərˈvɜrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to distort or corrupt something from its original state or purpose.

Example: The perversive nature of the propaganda influenced many people's beliefs.

pervert

IPA: /pərˈvɜrt/

KK: /pɚˈvɜrt/

noun

Definition: A person who has abnormal or unhealthy sexual desires or behaviors.

Example: The movie portrayed a character who was a pervert, engaging in inappropriate actions.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to change from good to bad, or to use something in a wrong way.

Example: He tried to pervert the truth to make himself look better.

perverted

IPA: /pəˈvɜːrtɪd/

KK: /pɚˈvɝːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is twisted or distorted from what is normal or acceptable, often in a moral or sexual context.

Example: His perverted sense of humor made many people uncomfortable.

pervertedly

IPA: /pərˈvɜːrtɪdli/

KK: /pərˈvɜːrtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is twisted or corrupt, often referring to behavior or thoughts that are considered immoral or deviant.

Example: He looked at the situation pervertedly, finding joy in what others found disturbing.

pervertedness

IPA: /pərˈvɜːrtɪdnəs/

KK: /pərˈvɜːrtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having twisted or abnormal sexual desires or behaviors.

Example: His actions were a reflection of his pervertedness, which shocked everyone around him.

perverter

IPA: /pərˈvɜːrtər/

KK: /pərˈvɜrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who changes something from its original state to something that is considered wrong or immoral.

Example: The perverter of truth often spreads false information to mislead others.

pervious

IPA: /ˈpɜːrviəs/

KK: /ˈpɜrvɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Able to allow things to pass through, such as water or air; not blocked or closed off.

Example: The soil in this area is pervious, allowing rainwater to seep into the ground easily.

peskiest

IPA: /ˈpɛski/

KK: /ˈpɛski/

adjective

Definition: The most annoying or troublesome; causing irritation or discomfort.

Example: The peskiest insects seem to appear every summer, buzzing around our picnic.

peskily

IPA: /ˈpɛs.kɪ.li/

KK: /ˈpɛs.kɪ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that annoys or bothers someone.

Example: The child kept asking questions peskily during the movie.

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