IPA: /ˈpɜːrsənəlti/
KK: /ˈpɜrnslti/
Definition: A legal term referring to personal property or movable possessions, as opposed to real estate or land.
Example: In legal terms, personalty includes items like furniture, vehicles, and jewelry.
IPA: /pɜːrsəˈneɪt/
KK: /pɜrˈsoʊneɪt/
Definition: Having two lips, with a closed throat, typically used to describe a type of flower structure.
Example: The snapdragon is a personate flower, known for its unique shape.
Definition: To take on the identity of someone else, usually to deceive others or to act as that person.
Example: He tried to personate a famous actor to get into the exclusive party.
IPA: /ˌpɜːrsəˈneɪʃən/
KK: /pɜrˈsoʊneɪʃən/
Definition: The act of pretending to be someone else, often to deceive others.
Example: He was charged with personation after trying to vote as someone else.
IPA: /ˈpɜːrsəˌneɪtə/
KK: /ˈpɜrsəˌneɪtər/
Definition: A person who pretends to be someone else, often for entertainment or performance purposes.
Example: The personator impressed the audience with their ability to mimic famous celebrities.
IPA: /ˈpɜːrsənɪfaɪər/
KK: /ˈpɜrsənɪfaɪər/
Definition: A person who represents or embodies a particular quality or idea, often by giving it human characteristics.
Example: The artist is a true personifier of hope in her paintings.
IPA: /pərˈsweɪdə/
KK: /pərˈsweɪdər/
Definition: A person or thing that tries to convince someone to do or believe something.
Example: The salesman was a skilled persuader, able to convince customers to buy the product.
IPA: /ˈpɜːrtər/
KK: /pɜrtər/
Definition: More pert; more lively or bold in manner or appearance.
Example: Her comments were even perter than before, making everyone laugh.
IPA: /ˈpɛstərər/
KK: /ˈpɛstərər/
Definition: A person who annoys or bothers someone repeatedly.
Example: The pesterer kept asking questions even after I said I was busy.
IPA: /ˈpiːtə/
KK: /ˈpɪtər/
Definition: To gradually decrease in strength or intensity until it stops completely.
Example: After a few hours, the party began to peter out as people started to leave.
Definition: A vulgar slang term for the male genitalia, or a reference to a fisherman from Galilee who was one of Jesus' twelve apostles.
Example: He used a vulgar term to refer to his anatomy, which made everyone laugh.
IPA: /ˈpɛtiər/
KK: /ˈpɛtiər/
Definition: This word describes something that is small, insignificant, or of little importance, often used to refer to trivial matters or concerns.
Example: He was being pettier than usual, arguing over the smallest details.
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