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Exam: IELTS

publishing

IPA: /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The business and process of producing and distributing written works like books, magazines, and newspapers.

Example: She works in publishing and helps authors get their books into print.

verb

Definition: To make information, books, or other content available to the public, usually by printing or distributing it.

Example: She is publishing her first novel this year.

puckish

IPA: /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

KK: /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Playfully mischievous or cheeky, often in a humorous way.

Example: His puckish sense of humor always made the party more fun.

puckishly

IPA: /ˈpʌkɪʃli/

KK: /ˈpʌkɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a playful and mischievous manner, often with a sense of humor or trickery.

Example: He smiled puckishly, knowing he had a clever prank planned for his friends.

pudding

IPA: /ˈpʊdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpʊdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of soft dessert that is often sweet and made from ingredients like flour, milk, and sugar, which can be boiled, steamed, or baked.

Example: For dessert, we had chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream.

pudendal

IPA: /pjuˈdɛndəl/

KK: /pjuˈdɛndl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the external genital organs, especially in humans.

Example: The doctor explained the pudendal nerve's role in sensation.

puerpera

IPA: //pjʊˈɜːrpərə//

KK: /pjuˈɜrˌpɛrə/

noun

Definition: A woman who has recently given birth.

Example: The puerpera was recovering well after the delivery.

puerperal

IPA: //pjʊˈɜːrpərəl//

KK: /pjuˈɚpərəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to childbirth or the time just after giving birth.

Example: The doctor monitored the puerperal condition of the mother closely after delivery.

puerperium

IPA: //pjʊˈɜːrpiəriəm//

KK: /ˈpjuːərˌpɪəriəm/

noun

Definition: The time after giving birth when a woman's body begins to recover and return to its normal state, usually lasting about six weeks.

Example: During the puerperium, new mothers often experience various physical and emotional changes as they adjust to motherhood.

pugilism

IPA: /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpʌdʒɪlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The skill and sport of fighting with the fists, commonly known as boxing.

Example: Pugilism requires not only strength but also strategy and technique.

pugnacious

IPA: //pʌɡˈneɪʃəs//

KK: /pʌgˈneɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to argue or fight; eager to quarrel or be aggressive.

Example: The pugnacious dog barked at everyone who walked by.

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