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Topic: Beliefs

perfunctoriness

IPA: /pərˈfʌŋk.tər.i.nəs/

KK: /pərˈfʌŋk.tər.i.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of doing something with little effort or care, often just to get it done without real interest or attention.

Example: His perfunctoriness in completing the project showed that he was not truly invested in the work.

perhaps

IPA: /pərˈhæps/

KK: /pɚˈhæps/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to express uncertainty or possibility about something.

Example: Perhaps we can go to the park tomorrow if the weather is nice.

noun

Definition: A possibility or uncertainty about something.

Example: There is a chance of rain tomorrow, but it's just a perhaps.

peril

IPA: /ˈpɛr.əl/

KK: /ˈpɛrəl/

noun

Definition: A situation or thing that puts someone or something at risk of harm or loss.

Example: The hikers were in peril when the storm hit suddenly.

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone or something in a situation where they might be harmed or face danger.

Example: The storm could peril the small fishing boats at sea.

perilous

IPA: /ˈpɛrɪləs/

KK: /ˈpɛrɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Full of danger or risk; something that can cause harm or injury.

Example: Climbing that mountain without proper gear is a perilous adventure.

perilousness

IPA: /ˈpɛrɪləsnəs/

KK: /ˈpɛrɪləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being dangerous or risky, often involving a threat to safety or well-being.

Example: The perilousness of climbing without proper gear can lead to serious accidents.

permanency

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

KK: /ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of lasting for a long time without change; the quality of being permanent.

Example: The permanency of the mountains makes them a popular destination for hikers.

permanent

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

KK: /ˈpɜrmənənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that lasts for a long time and does not change or go away easily.

Example: They decided to make their stay in the city permanent after finding a good job.

noun

Definition: A hairstyle that is created to last for a long time, often achieved through chemical treatments that curl, wave, or straighten the hair.

Example: She decided to get a permanent to change her look for the summer.

permissibility

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being allowed or permitted; the ability to do something according to rules or laws.

Example: The permissibility of certain actions varies depending on the context and regulations.

permissibleness

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəblnəs/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being allowed or accepted according to rules or standards.

Example: The permissibleness of the new policy was debated among the committee members.

permissibly

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəblɪ/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is allowed or permitted according to rules or laws.

Example: The students can permissibly use their notes during the exam.

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