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persistently

IPA: /pərˈsɪstəntli/

KK: /pərˈsɪstəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that continues firmly or steadily over a long period of time, despite difficulties or opposition.

Example: She persistently worked on her project, even when faced with challenges.

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.

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.

pertain

IPA: /pərˈteɪn/

KK: /pɚˈteɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be related to something or to have a connection with it.

Example: The rules that pertain to this game are very specific.

pertinency

IPA: /pərˈtɪnənsi/

KK: /pɜrˈtɪnənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being relevant or related to the topic being discussed.

Example: The pertinency of her comments made the discussion more meaningful.

pertinently

IPA: /pərˈtɪnəntli/

KK: /pɜrˈtɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is relevant or applicable to the matter at hand.

Example: She answered the question pertinently, addressing all the key points.

pester

IPA: /ˈpɛstər/

KK: /ˈpɛstər/

transitive verb

Definition: To annoy or bother someone repeatedly, often with small requests or interruptions.

Example: The child continued to pester his parents for a new toy.

pestering

IPA: /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An act of bothering or annoying someone repeatedly.

Example: His constant pestering made it hard for her to concentrate on her work.

verb

Definition: To annoy or bother someone repeatedly or persistently.

Example: The child kept pestering his parents for a new toy.

pettiest

IPA: /ˈpɛtiɪst/

KK: /ˈpɛtiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something as being overly concerned with trivial matters or small details, often in a negative way.

Example: She was upset by his pettiest comments about her outfit.

pettily

IPA: /ˈpɛtɪli/

KK: /ˈpɛtɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of importance or seriousness, often focusing on trivial matters.

Example: She argued pettily about the color of the napkins instead of discussing the main issue.

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