Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
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in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
"The decision was made pursuant to the regulations."
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
"The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers."
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
"The case does not fall within the purview of this court."
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
"The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions."
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
"He is the putative father of the child."
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
"The meat began to putrefy in the heat."
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
"The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room."
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
"The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased."
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
"The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson."
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
"The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze."
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
"The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve."
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
"The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses."
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
"The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick."