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Exam: TOEFL

putschist

IPA: /ˈpʊtʃɪst/

KK: /ˈpʊtʃɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a sudden and often violent attempt to overthrow a government.

Example: The putschist led a group of rebels in an attempt to seize power from the current regime.

putter

IPA: /ˈpʌtər/

KK: /ˈpʌtər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in activities without a clear purpose or direction, often in a leisurely or aimless way.

Example: He spent the afternoon puttering around the garden, not really doing anything productive.

noun

Definition: A type of golf club that is short and used for making short, precise strokes on the green to roll the ball into the hole.

Example: He used his putter to sink the ball into the hole on the final hole of the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To spend time doing something in a relaxed or aimless way, often involving small tasks or activities.

Example: He puttered around the house, fixing things and enjoying his day off.

puzzle

IPA: /ˈpʌzəl/

KK: /ˈpʌzəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel confused or unable to understand something clearly.

Example: She puzzled over the difficult math problem for hours.

noun

Definition: A game or problem that requires thought and skill to solve, often involving fitting pieces together or answering questions.

Example: She spent the afternoon working on a challenging puzzle.

transitive verb

Definition: To confuse someone or make them think hard about something that is difficult to understand or solve.

Example: The tricky question puzzled the students during the exam.

puzzled

IPA: /ˈpʌz.əld/

KK: /ˈpʌzəld/

adjective

Definition: Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly.

Example: She looked puzzled when she saw the difficult math problem.

verb

Definition: To be confused or unable to understand something clearly.

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

puzzleheaded

IPA: //ˈpʌz.əlˌhɛd.ɪd//

KK: /ˈpʌzəlˌhɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is confused or unable to think clearly, often because their mind is filled with mixed ideas or thoughts.

Example: After hearing so many different opinions, I felt quite puzzleheaded about what to do next.

puzzlement

IPA: /ˈpʌz.əl.mənt/

KK: /ˈpʌzəlmənt/

noun

Definition: The condition of being confused or unable to understand something clearly.

Example: Her puzzlement was evident when she saw the complicated instructions.

puzzling

IPA: /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is hard to understand or explain, often causing confusion or curiosity.

Example: The magician's trick was so puzzling that the audience couldn't figure out how it was done.

noun

Definition: A situation or problem that is difficult to understand or solve.

Example: The puzzle was so puzzling that it took me hours to figure it out.

verb

Definition: To confuse or make someone unable to understand something.

Example: The riddle was so puzzling that no one could solve it.

puzzlingly

IPA: /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ.li/

KK: /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is confusing or difficult to understand.

Example: The instructions were puzzlingly unclear, leaving everyone confused.

pyaemia

IPA: //paɪˈiːmiə//

KK: /pyaemia/

noun

Definition: A serious medical condition where bacteria enter the bloodstream, often leading to the formation of abscesses and other severe symptoms.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with pyaemia after showing signs of infection and fever.

pyaemic

IPA: //pɪˈɛmɪk//

KK: /pɪˈɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by pyemia, a type of blood poisoning caused by the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a pyaemic condition that required immediate medical attention.

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