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Topic: Common Errors

pickable

IPA: /ˈpɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈpɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be chosen or selected from a group.

Example: The ripe fruits on the tree are pickable and ready for harvest.

picked

IPA: /pɪkt/

KK: /pɪkt/

adjective

Definition: Selected or chosen with care; gathered or harvested from a larger group.

Example: The picked fruits were fresh and ready for sale.

piece

IPA: /piːs/

KK: /pis/

noun

Definition: A part or portion of something that has been separated from a whole, or a single item considered as a unit.

Example: She took a piece of cake from the table.

transitive verb

Definition: To join or unite different parts together to form a whole.

Example: She pieced together the broken vase using glue.

piffling

IPA: /ˈpɪflɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɪflɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not important or has little value.

Example: He dismissed the piffling details of the report as irrelevant.

verb

Definition: To talk nonsense or waste time on trivial matters.

Example: He spent the afternoon piffling instead of working on his project.

piled

IPA: /paɪld/

KK: /paɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is stacked or heaped in a disorderly way.

Example: The books were piled high on the table.

verb

Definition: To have stacked or arranged things in a heap or a pile.

Example: The books were piled high on the table.

pilling

IPA: /ˈpɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: Small balls of fiber that form on the surface of fabric due to wear and tear.

Example: After several washes, the sweater started to show pilling, making it look old and worn out.

verb

Definition: To form small balls or lumps on a surface, often referring to fabric or material that has developed these small, fuzzy balls due to wear.

Example: After several washes, the sweater started pilling and looked worn out.

pimpliest

IPA: /ˈpɪmplɪst/

KK: /ˈpɪmplɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most covered with small raised spots on the skin, often referring to acne or blemishes.

Example: After a week of stress, I noticed my skin looked the pimpliest it had in months.

pin

IPA: /pɪn/

KK: /pɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a small, thin object used to fasten things together.

Example: The fabric had a pin texture that added a unique look to the dress.

noun

Definition: A small, thin object used to fasten things together or hold them in place.

Example: She used a pin to attach the fabric to the board while sewing.

transitive verb

Definition: To fasten something in place using a small pointed object, or to hold someone or something firmly so they cannot move.

Example: She decided to pin the fabric to the board before cutting it.

pinch

IPA: /pɪnʧ/

KK: /pɪntʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substitute player in baseball who is brought in to bat or run in place of another player.

Example: The coach decided to use a pinch hitter in the final inning to increase their chances of scoring.

intransitive verb

Definition: To press or squeeze something tightly, often causing discomfort or pain.

Example: When I wear this collar, it pinches my neck.

noun

Definition: A small amount of something that can be held between your thumb and forefinger, often used in cooking, or a difficult situation that requires quick action.

Example: Add a pinch of salt to the recipe for better flavor.

transitive verb

Definition: To squeeze something tightly between your fingers, often causing a small amount of pain or discomfort.

Example: She gave his arm a quick pinch to get his attention.

piniest

IPA: /ˈpɪniːəst/

KK: /ˈpɪniːəst/

adjective

Definition: The smallest or least significant in size or amount, often used to describe something that is very small or tiny.

Example: Among all the trees in the forest, the piniest one was barely a foot tall.

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