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Exam: TOEFL

personification

IPA: /ˌpɜːrsənɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /pɚˈsɑnɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A way of describing something non-human by giving it human traits or characteristics, like saying 'the wind whispered' or 'the sun smiled'.

Example: In her poem, she used personification to make the trees seem alive and full of emotion.

personify

IPA: /pərˈsɒnɪfaɪ/

KK: /pɜrˈsɒnɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To represent an abstract idea or quality as if it were a person, often giving it human traits or characteristics.

Example: In the story, the author chose to personify the wind as a playful character that danced through the trees.

perspective

IPA: /pərˈspɛktɪv/

KK: /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'perspective' is not an adjective; it is primarily a noun that refers to a particular way of considering something or a viewpoint.

Example: Not applicable as 'perspective' is not an adjective; it is primarily a noun.

noun

Definition: A way of looking at or thinking about something, especially in relation to other things; it can also refer to a view or outlook on a situation.

Example: Her perspective on the issue helped us understand it better.

perspectively

IPA: /pərˈspɛktɪvli/

KK: /pər'spɛktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to perspective or viewpoint, often used in discussions about how things are seen or understood from different angles.

Example: The painting was created perspectively, giving it a three-dimensional appearance.

perspicacious

IPA: /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkeɪʃəs/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪkəˌkeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a keen ability to notice and understand things quickly and accurately.

Example: Her perspicacious observations helped the team solve the problem efficiently.

perspicacity

IPA: /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkæsɪti/

KK: /pɜrspɪˈkæsɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability to notice and understand things quickly and accurately.

Example: Her perspicacity in analyzing the situation helped the team make better decisions.

perspicuous

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.əs/

KK: /pɚˈspɪk.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is clearly expressed and easy to understand.

Example: The teacher's explanation was so perspicuous that all the students understood the topic immediately.

perspicuously

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.əs.li/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪk.ju.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Example: The teacher explained the concept perspicuously, making it simple for all the students to grasp.

perspicuousness

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.əs.nəs/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪk.ju.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

Example: The perspicuousness of her explanation helped everyone grasp the complex topic.

perspiration

IPA: /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪr eɪ ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of sweating, where the body releases a salty fluid through the skin to help cool down.

Example: After running for an hour, I was covered in perspiration.

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