Difficult Words-P Flashcards

Question

Perfunctory

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carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. "he gave a perfunctory nod" She gave the list only a perfunctory glance.

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travelling from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods. "the peripatetic nature of military life"

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the outside boundary or surface of something.

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the offence of wilfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath. "he claimed two witnesses at his trial had committed perjury" झूठी गवाही

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spread throughout (something); pervade. "the aroma of soup permeated the air"

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. "the pernicious effects of air pollution"

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a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position. "the perquisites of celebrity are intoxicating"

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relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. "she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions"

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make (someone) anxious or unsettled. "they were perturbed by her capricious behaviour"

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read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way. "he has spent countless hours in libraries perusing art history books and catalogues"

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spread through and be perceived in every part of. "a smell of stale cabbage pervaded the air"

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of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered. "he was moody and petulant"

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a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. "I am a complete philistine when it comes to paintings"

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devoutly religious. "a deeply pious woman"

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of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. "Japan's pivotal role in the world economy"

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make (someone) less angry or hostile. "they attempted to placate the students with promises"

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sounding sad and mournful. "a plaintive cry"

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a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. "he masks his disdain for her with platitudes about how she should believe in herself more Cliche

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A commoner

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a large or excessive amount of something. "a plethora of committees and subcommittees"

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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. "a poignant reminder of the passing of time

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To polarize is to divide. Something that's been polarized has been split into two sides that are so different, it seems as though they're from opposite ends of the earth — like the North Pole and the South Pole.

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a speech or piece of writing expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something. "his polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties" Noun and adj

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slow and clumsy because of great weight. "a swarthy, ponderous giant of a man" especially of speech or writing) dull or laborious. "the show is loaded down with ponderous one-liners"

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a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen. "many birds are regarded as being portents of death"

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suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief. "his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes"

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. "a pragmatic approach to business ethics"

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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. "there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training"

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A mental impression of something perceived by the senses, serving as a basic component in the formation of concepts; a sense datum.

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cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. "the incident precipitated a political crisis"

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dangerously high or steep. "the track skirted a precipitous drop" done suddenly and without careful consideration. "precipitous intervention"

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prevent from happening; make impossible. "the secret nature of his work precluded official recognition"

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a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner. "a three-stringed precursor of the violin" He said that the deal should not be seen as a precursor to a merger

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a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something. "my predilection for Asian food"

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surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way. "the world's pre-eminent expert on asbestos"

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take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall. "the second session will focus on policies to pre-empt problems" acquire or appropriate (something) in advance. "many tables were already pre-empted by family parties"

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a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion. "if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true"

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to possess or dominate mentally beforehand, as a prejudice does. But still there have been great acts of cruelty committed; quite enough to prepossess us against you as a body

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. "in some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich"

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prove more powerful or superior. "it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion" persuade (someone) to do something. "she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work"

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in its original condition; unspoilt. "pristine copies of an early magazine" clean and fresh as if new; spotless. "a pristine white shirt"

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spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. "prodigal habits die hard"

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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. "the stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel" unnatural or abnormal. "rumours of prodigious happenings, such as monstrous births"

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a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities. "a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day"

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not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular. "a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane" not respectful of religious practice; irreverent. "a profane person might be tempted to violate the tomb" treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect. "it was a serious matter to profane a tomb"

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claim that one has (a quality or feeling), especially when this is not the case. "he had professed his love for her only to walk away" affirm one's faith in or allegiance to (a religion or set of beliefs). "a people professing Christianity"

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competent or skilled in doing or using something. "I was proficient at my job"

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recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. "profligate consumers of energy" licentious; dissolute. "he succumbed to drink and a profligate lifestyle"

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very great or intense. "profound feelings of disquiet" having or showing great knowledge or insight. "a profound philosopher" the deepest part of something, especially the ocean. "nor billowy surge disturbs the vast profound"

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very plentiful; abundant. "I offered my profuse apologies (of a person) extravagant. "they are profuse in hospitality"

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working-class people regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism). "the growth of the industrial proletariat"

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increase rapidly in number; multiply

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producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring. "in captivity tigers are prolific breeders Present in large numbers

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promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). "these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization"

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an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. "his propensity for violence"

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giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable. "the timing for such a meeting seemed propitious"

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a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action. "a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies" Supporter

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relating to an owner or ownership. "the company has a proprietary right to the property"

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relating to an owner or ownership. "the company has a proprietary right to the property"

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having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality. "prosaic language can't convey the experience"

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forbid, especially by law. "strikes remained proscribed in the armed force

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convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another. "the programme did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many" Promote or advocate a belief

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an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea. "he's a strenuous protagonist of the new agricultural policy" the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.

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prolong. "he had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process"

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making or indicative of timely preparation for the future. "she had learned to be provident"

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arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later. "provisional bookings"

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nearness in space, time, or relationship. "do not operate microphones in close proximity to television sets"

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marked by wisdom or judiciousness He always listened to her prudent advice

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appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged. "the purported marriage was void"

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generally considered or reputed to be. "the putative author of the book"