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Exam: IELTS

pungent

IPA: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

KK: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that is often intense and can be unpleasant.

Example: The pungent aroma of garlic filled the kitchen as I cooked dinner.

pungently

IPA: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt.li/

KK: /ˈpʌnʤəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has a strong, sharp smell or taste.

Example: The cheese was pungently flavored, making it a favorite among gourmet enthusiasts.

punier

IPA: /ˈpjuːniər/

KK: /ˈpjuːniər/

adjective

Definition: Smaller or weaker than others; not strong or powerful.

Example: The punier dog was often overshadowed by its larger companions.

punish

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To impose a penalty or consequence on someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher decided to punish the student for being late.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone suffer for doing something wrong by giving them a punishment or penalty.

Example: The teacher decided to punish the student for being late to class.

punishability

IPA: //ˌpʌnɪʃəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be punished for an action or behavior.

Example: The punishability of certain offenses varies by jurisdiction.

punishable

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to receive a penalty or punishment for an action or behavior.

Example: The crime is punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

punished

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃt/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has received a penalty or consequence for a wrongdoing or misbehavior.

Example: The punished student learned a valuable lesson about honesty.

verb

Definition: To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done, often by imposing a penalty or consequence.

Example: The teacher punished the student for being late to class.

punishing

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to suffer or endure hardship as a form of discipline or correction.

Example: The coach set a punishing training schedule for the team to prepare for the championship.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to suffer for a wrongdoing or to impose a penalty on them.

Example: The teacher is punishing the student for being late to class.

punishment

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A consequence given to someone for doing something wrong, often involving a penalty or a form of mistreatment.

Example: The teacher decided on a punishment for the students who broke the rules.

punition

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪʃmənt/

KK: /pjuˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A consequence or penalty given to someone for doing something wrong or breaking a rule.

Example: The teacher decided on a fair punition for the students who were late.

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