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Exam: IELTS

purveyance

IPA: /pərˈveɪəns/

KK: /pərˈveɪəns/

noun

Definition: The act of supplying or providing goods and services, especially for a specific purpose or need.

Example: The purveyance of food and supplies to the army was crucial for their success.

purview

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.vjuː/

KK: /ˈpɜrˌvju/

noun

Definition: The area or range of responsibility, authority, or knowledge that someone has.

Example: The project is outside the purview of my responsibilities.

push

IPA: /pʊʃ/

KK: /pʊʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move forward or make progress, especially when facing challenges or resistance.

Example: Despite the rain, they decided to push ahead with their plans for the picnic.

noun

Definition: An act of applying force to move something away from oneself; a strong effort to achieve a goal or result.

Example: She gave the door a firm push to open it.

transitive verb

Definition: To apply force to something in order to move it away from oneself or to make it go in a particular direction.

Example: She had to push the heavy door to get it open.

pushy

IPA: /ˈpʊʃi/

KK: /ˈpʊʃi/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is overly aggressive or forceful in trying to get what they want, often making others uncomfortable.

Example: The salesperson was so pushy that I decided to leave the store without buying anything.

pustulant

IPA: //ˈpʌstjʊlənt//

KK: /ˈpʌstjələnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes the development of small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example: The pustulant infection required immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.

noun

Definition: A substance or agent that causes the formation of pustules, which are small, inflamed, pus-filled blisters on the skin.

Example: The doctor prescribed a treatment to counteract the effects of the pustulant in the patient's skin condition.

pustular

IPA: /ˈpʌstjʊlər/

KK: /ˈpʌstjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a pustular skin condition that required treatment.

pustulate

IPA: /ˈpʌstjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈpʌstjʊleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having small, raised bumps filled with pus on the surface of the skin.

Example: The doctor examined the pustulate rash on the patient's arm.

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example: The skin condition caused the affected areas to pustulate.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something develop small, swollen spots filled with pus.

Example: The infection can pustulate the skin, leading to painful sores.

pustulation

IPA: //ˌpʌs.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃən//

KK: /ˌpʌs.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or condition of developing small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example: The doctor explained that pustulation can occur due to various skin infections.

pustule

IPA: /ˈpʌstjuːl/

KK: /ˈpʌstjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small raised bump on the skin that is filled with pus, often caused by infection or irritation.

Example: The doctor examined the pustule on my arm to determine the cause of the infection.

put

IPA: /pʊt/

KK: /pʊt/

adjective

Definition: Not moving or changing position; remaining in one place.

Example: Please stay put while I find your jacket.

intransitive verb

Definition: To begin to move or to proceed, often in a hurry or towards a destination.

Example: The ship put into the harbor after a long journey.

noun

Definition: A financial contract that gives the owner the right to sell a specific amount of stock or other securities at a set price before a certain date.

Example: He bought a put to protect his investment in case the stock price fell.

transitive verb

Definition: To place something in a specific position or location; to move something to a particular place.

Example: She put the keys on the table before leaving the house.

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