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Topic: Feelings

pernickety

IPA: /pərˈnɪkɪti/

KK: /pərˈnɪkɪti/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very particular about details and often hard to please.

Example: My pernickety friend always insists on having everything just right.

perpetually

IPA: /pəˈpɛtʃuəli/

KK: /pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: Continuously or without interruption; happening all the time.

Example: The sun seems to shine perpetually in this region.

perplexed

IPA: /pəˈplɛkst/

KK: /pɚˈplɛkst/

adjective

Definition: Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly.

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

perplexedly

IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪdli/

KK: /pərˈplɛksɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows confusion or puzzlement.

Example: She looked at him perplexedly when he asked such a strange question.

perplexing

IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/

KK: /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is confusing or difficult to understand.

Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were perplexing, leaving many people frustrated.

verb

Definition: To confuse or make someone feel puzzled about something.

Example: The complex math problem was perplexing to the students.

perplexity

IPA: /pərˈplɛksɪti/

KK: /pərˈplɛksɪti/

noun

Definition: A state of confusion or uncertainty, often due to something being complicated or difficult to understand.

Example: She looked at the math problem with a sense of perplexity, unsure of how to solve it.

persecutory

IPA: //ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːtəri//

KK: /ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, often repeatedly, especially because of their beliefs or identity.

Example: The persecutory behavior of the group led to widespread fear among the community.

perseverance

IPA: /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪərəns/

KK: /pɚˈsɛvərəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of continuing to try to achieve something even when it is difficult or when you face challenges.

Example: Her perseverance in studying for the exam paid off when she received a high score.

perseverate

IPA: /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɛreɪt/

KK: /pɜrˈsɛvərˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To continue doing something persistently, especially in a way that may seem excessive or unnecessary.

Example: Despite the challenges, she chose to perseverate on her goals and never gave up.

perseverative

IPA: /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɛrətɪv/

KK: /pɚˈsɛvəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of continuing to do something despite difficulties or obstacles.

Example: His perseverative behavior in solving the puzzle impressed everyone.

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