CEFR Level
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
"The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides."
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
"She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon."
second to the last in a sequence or series
"She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep."
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
"The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas."
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
"There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere."
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
"She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong."
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
"She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator."
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
"The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra."
done without much effort, interest, or thought
"He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away."
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
"The town is located on the peripheral area of the city."
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
"Store perishable foods in the refrigerator."
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
"Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully."
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
"Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems."
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
"The permeability of the soil affects water retention."
allowed or permitted by rules or law
"It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m."
allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior; tolerant
"Her parents were very permissive and rarely punished her."
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
"The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles."
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
"The pernicious influence of fake news can mislead millions of people."
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
"The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety."
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
"The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company."
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
"The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime."
to make something continue indefinitely
"This law will perpetuate inequality in society."