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Exam: TOEFL

perpetual

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃuəl/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Continuing for a very long time without stopping or changing.

Example: The perpetual motion machine is a concept that cannot exist in reality.

perpetually

IPA: /pəˈpɛtʃuəli/

KK: /pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: Continuously or without interruption; happening all the time.

Example: The sun seems to shine perpetually in this region.

perpetuate

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃueɪt/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something continue for a long time or forever.

Example: The new law aims to perpetuate the rights of all citizens.

perpetuation

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪʃən/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something continue to exist or happen for a long time.

Example: The perpetuation of traditions is important for cultural identity.

perpetuator

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃueɪtər/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who causes something to continue or be carried on, often referring to a negative action or behavior.

Example: The perpetrator of the crime was identified as a known perpetuator of violence.

perpetuity

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃuːɪti/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuːɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that lasts forever or for an indefinite period of time, often used in legal contexts to describe an estate or annuity that cannot be taken away or is meant to last indefinitely.

Example: The trust was established to provide financial support in perpetuity for the local community.

perplexed

IPA: /pəˈplɛkst/

KK: /pɚˈplɛkst/

adjective

Definition: Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly.

Example: She looked perplexed when she saw the complicated math problem.

perplexedly

IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪdli/

KK: /pərˈplɛksɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows confusion or puzzlement.

Example: She looked at him perplexedly when he asked such a strange question.

perplexing

IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/

KK: /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is confusing or difficult to understand.

Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were perplexing, leaving many people frustrated.

verb

Definition: To confuse or make someone feel puzzled about something.

Example: The complex math problem was perplexing to the students.

perplexity

IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪti/

KK: /pərˈplɛksɪti/

noun

Definition: A state of confusion or uncertainty, often due to something being complicated or difficult to understand.

Example: She looked at the math problem with a sense of perplexity, unsure of how to solve it.

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