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Topic: Politics

problematic

IPA: /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/

KK: /ˈprɑːbləmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes difficulties or is hard to deal with.

Example: The project faced several problematic issues that delayed its completion.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

proclaim

IPA: /prəˈkleɪm/

KK: /prəˈkleɪm/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially announce or declare something in a public way.

Example: The mayor will proclaim the new holiday next week.

proclamation

IPA: /prəˌklæməˈʃən/

KK: /prəˈklæməˌʃən/

noun

Definition: An official public announcement made by someone in authority.

Example: The president made a proclamation about the new law.

proconsul

IPA: /prəʊˈkɒn.səl/

KK: /proʊˈkɒn.səl/

noun

Definition: A high-ranking official who governs a province or territory, especially in a colonial context or in ancient Rome.

Example: The proconsul was responsible for maintaining order and implementing policies in the province.

proconsular

IPA: /prəʊˈkɒnsjʊlə/

KK: /proʊˈkɒnsələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a proconsul, which is a governor of a province in ancient Rome.

Example: The proconsular authority was significant in maintaining order in the province.

proconsulate

IPA: //ˌproʊˈkɒnsjʊlɪt//

KK: /proʊˈkɒnsəˌleɪt/

noun

Definition: A region or area governed by a proconsul, or the position held by a proconsul.

Example: The proconsulate was responsible for maintaining order in the province.

proconsulship

IPA: /prəʊˈkɒn.səl.ʃɪp/

KK: /proʊˈkɒn.səl.ʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a proconsul, who is a governor of a province in ancient Rome.

Example: The proconsulship was an important position in the Roman government, overseeing the administration of provinces.

procuratorial

IPA: /prəˌkjʊəˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrətɔːriəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a person who acts on behalf of others, especially in legal or administrative matters.

Example: The procuratorial duties included overseeing the management of the museum's collections.

proffer

IPA: /ˈprɒfər/

KK: /ˈprɒfər/

noun

Definition: The act of offering something to someone, usually in a formal or polite way.

Example: His proffer of assistance was greatly appreciated by the team.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer something to someone for them to accept or reject.

Example: She decided to proffer her assistance to the team during the project.

profiteer

IPA: /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪə/

KK: /prɒfɪˈtɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To earn a lot of money, often unfairly, especially during times of crisis or when resources are limited.

Example: Some companies tend to profiteer during natural disasters by raising prices on essential goods.

noun

Definition: A person who makes a lot of money by selling goods at very high prices, especially when those goods are in short supply or during emergencies.

Example: During the crisis, some people became profiteers by selling water at inflated prices.

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