Vocabularios

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adjective C2
/ˈpjuːɪsənt/

having great power or influence; mighty

"The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law."

noun C2
/ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

physical beauty

"The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent."

verb C2
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

"The machine can pulverize stones into dust."

adjective C2
/pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

"She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette."

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pungency

noun C2
/ˈpʌndʒənsi/

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

"The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen."

noun C2
/ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

"During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister."

adjective C2
/ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.

"The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes."

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purl

verb C2
/pɜːrl/

To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).

"The brook purled softly through the meadow."

noun C2
/ˈpɜːrljuː/

The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.

"They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city."

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purloin

verb C2
/pərˈlɔɪn/

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

"He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed."

adjective C2
/pərˈsuːənt/

in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule

"The decision was made pursuant to the regulations."

verb C2
/pərˈveɪ/

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

"The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers."

noun C2
/ˈpɜːrvjuː/

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

"The case does not fall within the purview of this court."

adjective C2
/ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

"The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions."

adjective C2
/ˈpjuːtətɪv/

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

"He is the putative father of the child."

verb C2
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

"The meat began to putrefy in the heat."

adjective C2
/pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

"The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room."

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pyre

noun C2
/paɪər/

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."

noun C2
/ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

"The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson."

noun C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

"The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze."

adjective C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

"The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve."

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pyrrhic

adjective C2
/ˈpɪrɪk/

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."

pyx

noun C2
/pɪks/

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."

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quadrate

adjective C2
/ˈkwɒdreɪt/

square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something

"The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly."

noun C2
/ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

an animal that walks on four feet

"Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability."

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quaff

verb C2
/kwɒf/

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

"He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day."

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quark

noun C2
kwɔːrk

A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.

"Quarks form protons and neutrons."

noun C2
/ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).

"The library has rare Shakespeare quartos."

verb, noun C2
/ˈkweɪvər/

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

"Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd."

Queen crape myrtle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

"The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers."

adjective C2
/ˈkwɛrʊləs/

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

"The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail."

noun C2
/ˌkiː ˈviːv/

A state of alertness or vigilance.

"The guards were on the qui vive during the night."

noun C2
/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.

"His mood was as changeable as quicksilver."

noun C2
/kwɪˈɛsəns/

A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.

"The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades."

Quiescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kwɪˈɛsənt/

In a state of inactivity or dormancy; quiet.

"The patient remained quiescent during the procedure."

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quietude

noun C2
/ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

A state of stillness and tranquility.

"She enjoys the quietude of the countryside."

Quietus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Quietus

noun C2
/kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Something that ends or settles a situation; release from life, death.

"The scandal brought a quietus to his political career."

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quisling

noun C2
/ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

"During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders."

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adjective C2
/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

"His quixotic plan to end poverty overnight was admired but not taken seriously."

adjective C2
/kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

"He focused on the quotidian details of family life."

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noun C2
/ˈræb.əl/

A disorderly crowd or mob; the common people regarded as noisy or unruly.

"A rabble gathered in the streets to protest the decision."

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noun C2
/ˌræk.ɒnˈtɜːr/

A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.

"The professor was a brilliant raconteur who kept his audience entertained."

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radix

noun C2
/ˈreɪdɪks/

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

"In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten."

adjective C2
/ˈræfɪʃ/

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

"He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city."

noun C2
/ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

"The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street."

noun C2
/ˈreɪləri/

good-humored teasing or joking

"Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery."

noun C2
/ˈreɪmənt/

clothing, especially fine or formal wear

"The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony."

verb C2
/ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

"The river ramifies into several smaller streams."

adjective C2
/ˈreɪ.moʊs/

having many branches.

"The ramose tree shaded the entire garden."

noun C2
/ˈræŋ.kər/

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

"There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded."