Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 adjective
perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
C2 adjective
perfervid
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
C2 adjective
perfidious
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
C2 noun
Perfidy
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
C2 verb
perforate
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
C2 adverb
perforce
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
C2 noun
perigee
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
C2 noun
periodicity
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
C2 adjective
peripatetic
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
C2 noun
peristyle
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
C2 verb
perjure
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
C2 noun
peroration
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
C2 noun
perpetuity
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
C2 noun
Perquisite
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
C2 noun
perquisiteperquisiteright
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
C2 noun
persiflage
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
C2 noun
personage
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
C2 adjective
perspicacious
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
C2 noun
perspicacity
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
C2 noun
perspicuity
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
C2 adjective
perspicuous
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
C2 adjective
pertinacious
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
C2 noun
pertinacity
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
C2 noun
pertness
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.