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Topic: Feelings

persevere

IPA: //pərˈsɪvɪr//

KK: /pɚˈsɪvɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To continue trying to do something despite difficulties or challenges.

Example: Even when things got tough, she chose to persevere and finish her project.

persevering

IPA: /pərˈsɪvərɪŋ/

KK: /pɚˈsɪvɪrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of continuing to try despite difficulties or obstacles.

Example: She is known for her persevering spirit, never giving up on her dreams.

noun

Definition: The quality of continuing to try to achieve something despite difficulties or delays in achieving success.

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

verb

Definition: To continue trying to do something despite difficulties or delays in achieving success.

Example: She is persevering in her studies, even when the material is challenging.

perseveringly

IPA: /pərˈsɪvərɪŋli/

KK: /pɜrˈsɪvərɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows determination and persistence in doing something despite difficulties or delays.

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

persist

IPA: /pərˈsɪst/

KK: /pɚˈsɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To continue doing something or to keep existing, especially in the face of difficulties or challenges.

Example: She decided to persist with her studies despite the challenges she faced.

persistence

IPA: /pərˈsɪstəns/

KK: /pərˈsɪstəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties or opposition.

Example: Her persistence in studying paid off when she passed the exam with flying colors.

persistency

IPA: /pərˈsɪstənt/

KK: /pərˈsɪstənt/

noun

Definition: The quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties or opposition.

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

persistent

IPA: /pərˈsɪstənt/

KK: /pɚˈsɪstənt/

adjective

Definition: Continuing to exist or happen for a long time; not giving up easily; determined.

Example: Her persistent efforts to improve her skills paid off in the end.

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.

persnicketiness

IPA: /pərsˈnɪkɪtɪnəs/

KK: /pərsˈnɪkɪtɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very particular about details, often to the point of being fussy or hard to please.

Example: Her persnicketiness about the arrangement of the table made it difficult to enjoy the meal.

persnickety

IPA: /pərˈsnɪkɪti/

KK: /pərˈsnɪkɪti/

adjective

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

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

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