Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

"She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence."

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perjure

verb
/ˈpɜːrdʒər/

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

"He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial."

noun
/ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

"Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully."

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peristyle

noun
/ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.

"The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden."

adjective
/ˈperɪʃəbəl/

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

"Store perishable foods in the refrigerator."

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perish

verb
/ˈpɛrɪʃ/

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

"Many soldiers perished in the war."

noun
/pəˈrɪfəri/

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

"The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp."

adjective
/pəˈrɪfərəl/

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

"The town is located on the peripheral area of the city."

adjective
/ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

"He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher."

noun
/ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

"The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries."

noun
/ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

"She subscribed to a science periodical."

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noun
/ˈpɪərɪəd/

a length or portion of time

"The meeting will last for a period of two hours."

noun
/pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

"The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp."

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perilous

adjective
/ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

full of danger or risk

"They undertook a perilous journey through the mountains."

noun
/ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth

"The moon appeared much larger during its perigee."

adverb
/pərˈhæps/

used to express uncertainty or possibility

"Perhaps we should wait until tomorrow to make the decision."

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adjective
/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

done without much effort, interest, or thought

"He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away."

noun
/pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

the art, business, or products of making perfumes

"She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents."

noun
/ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

"She wore her favorite perfume to the party."

noun
/pərˈfɔːrmər/

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

"The performer received a standing ovation for her song."

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noun
/pərˈfɔːrməns/

the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event

"The performance of the team was outstanding in the final match."

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verb
/pəˈfɔːm/

to carry out an action, task, or function

"The doctor will perform the surgery tomorrow."

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perforce

adverb
/pəˈfɔːs/

by necessity; inevitably

"He had to perforce accept the decision."

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perforate

verb
/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

to make a hole or holes through something

"The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing."

noun
/ˈpɜrfɪdi/

the act of betrayal or deceit; treachery

"The politician's perfidy shocked even his closest supporters."

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perfidious

adjective
/pərˈfɪdiəs/

deceitful and untrustworthy

"The spy was executed for his perfidious actions."

adjective
/pərˈfɜrvɪd/

intensely passionate or fervent

"She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights."

adverb
/ˈpɜːfɪktli/

in a perfect manner; without flaws

"She performed the task perfectly."

noun
/pərˈfek.ʃən/

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

"The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings."

adjective
/pərˈfɛktəbl/

capable of being made perfect or improved

"Human nature is imperfect but perfectible."

adjective
/pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

"There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere."

adjective
/pəˈnjʊəriəs/

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

"The penurious family struggled to buy food."

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noun
/ˈpɛnjʊri/

extreme poverty or destitution

"He grew up in penury but became successful later in life."

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peon

noun
/ˈpiːɒn/

a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks

"The office peon delivered the files to each department."

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noun
/ˈpiːpl/

a group of human beings collectively

"The people in the town gathered for the festival."

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pepper

noun
/ˈpɛpər/

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

"I like to add pepper to my soup."

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per

preposition
/pɜːr/

for each, according to

"The tickets are priced at $20 per person."

noun
/pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice

"Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice."

adverb
/pɜːr ˈseɪ/

By or in itself; intrinsically.

"The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement."

verb
/pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

"They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights."

noun
/pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram

"She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully."

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adjective
পারসিভেবল

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

"The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas."

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verb
/pərˈsiːv/

To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.

"She perceived a change in his tone of voice."

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perceived

verb
/pərˈsiːvd/

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

"She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice."

noun; adverb
/pərˈsɛnt/

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

"Sales increased by ten percent this year."

noun
/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

"The percentage of students who passed the exam was high."

noun
/pərˈdɪʃən/

A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.

"The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition."

verb
/ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

To travel or wander from place to place.

"He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer."

noun
/ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

"Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years."

noun
/pərˈkʌʃən/

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."