Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
purify
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
B2 noun
Purity
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
C2 verb
purl
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
C2 noun
purlieu
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
C2 verb
purloin
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
A2 noun
Purple
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
C1 verb
purport
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
C1 adjective
purported
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
A2 noun
purpose
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
B1 noun
purse
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
C2 adjective
pursuant
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
B2 verb
pursue
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
B2 noun
pursuit
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
C2 verb
purvey
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
C1 noun
purveyor
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
C2 noun
purview
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
A2 verb
push
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
C1 adjective
pushy
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
C2 adjective
pusillanimous
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
A1 verb
put
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
C2 adjective
putative
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
C2 verb
putrefy
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
C2 adjective
putrescent
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
C1 adjective
putrid
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.