英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
"She subscribed to a science periodical."
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
"The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries."
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
"He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher."
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
"The town is located on the peripheral area of the city."
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
"The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp."
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
"Many soldiers perished in the war."
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
"Store perishable foods in the refrigerator."
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."
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
"Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully."
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."
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
"She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence."
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
"One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday."
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
"Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success."
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
"The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention."
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
"The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets."
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
"The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam."
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
"Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone."
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
"She asked a pertinent question during the meeting."
The quality of being stubbornly persistent or resolute in purpose.
"Her pertinacity in pursuing justice inspired everyone around her."
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
"The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case."
to relate or have reference to something
"The rules pertain to all students in the school."
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
"She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh."
The quality of being able to persuade someone to do or believe something.
"His persuasiveness helped secure the deal."
The ability to convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.
"His persuasion skills helped close the business deal."
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
"He persuaded his friend to join the club."
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
"She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods."
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
"He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes."
The process of sweating.
"Heavy exercise causes perspiration."
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
"The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory."
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
"The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics."
The quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
"Her perspicacity in analyzing complex issues impressed everyone."
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
"The perspicacious student quickly understood the complex problem."
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
"New perspectives enhance understanding."
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
"From her perspective, the plan seemed risky."
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
"The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch."
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
"She personifies kindness and generosity."
in a way that relates to the individual personally
"I personally believe in the importance of hard work."
Customizing services or products according to user preferences.
"Online stores use personalization to improve customer experience."
The combination of qualities or characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character.
"Her cheerful personality makes her very popular."
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
"Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age."
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
"She shared some personal details about her family."
an important or famous person
"He is considered a great personage in the world of literature."
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
"The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to."
an individual human being
"She is a kind person who always helps others."
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
"The pernicious influence of fake news can mislead millions of people."
allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior; tolerant
"Her parents were very permissive and rarely punished her."
to allow or give consent for something to happen
"The manager permitted the team to leave early."
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
"The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles."
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."
