Exam: IELTS

Definition: More expensive than something else.

Example: This restaurant is pricier than the one we visited last week.

Definition: The most expensive or having the highest price.

Example: This restaurant is known for its priciest dishes, which are often made with rare ingredients.

Definition: A feeling of deep satisfaction and pleasure in one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or a group of lions.

Example: She felt a sense of pride when she graduated from college.

Definition: To take satisfaction in one's own achievements or qualities.

Example: She prides herself on her ability to solve complex problems.

Definition: Having an excessive sense of self-importance or superiority; often looking down on others.

Example: His prideful attitude made it difficult for him to accept help from anyone.

Definition: In a way that shows a high opinion of oneself or one's achievements, often to the point of arrogance.

Example: She spoke pridefully about her accomplishments, making it clear she thought she was better than others.

Definition: The state of having a high opinion of oneself or one's achievements, often to the point of arrogance.

Example: His pridefulness made it difficult for him to accept help from others.

Definition: In a way that shows excessive concern for propriety or correctness, often in a self-righteous manner.

Example: She priggishly corrected everyone’s grammar at the meeting.

Definition: The condition of being the most important or leading in a particular area or situation.

Example: The primacy of the leader was evident in the way the team followed his decisions without question.

Definition: Relating to the earliest stages of development or existence; fundamental and essential.

Example: The primal instincts of survival are deeply rooted in all living beings.

Definition: This word is used to indicate the main or most important reason for something, or to show that something is mainly true or relevant.

Example: The project is primarily focused on improving community health.