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Day 14 | GRE Vocabulary

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Words in Day 14

peripheral

Pronunciation: /pəˈrɪfərəl/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: পার্শ্ববর্তী

Related to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.

Example Sentences:

  • The manager focused on core issues, ignoring the peripheral details.
  • In GRE preparation, it's important to distinguish between core concepts and peripheral ones.

permeate

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrmiˌeɪt/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: ভেদ করে প্রবেশ করা

To spread throughout; to pass through.

Example Sentences:

  • The aroma of freshly baked bread permeated the entire house.
  • Doubt began to permeate her confidence after repeated failures.

perseverance

Pronunciation: /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪərəns/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: অধ্যবসায়

Continued effort despite difficulties or failure.

Example Sentences:

  • Success in GRE demands consistent practice and perseverance.
  • His perseverance in research finally led to a breakthrough discovery.

peruse

Pronunciation: /pəˈruːz/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: মনোযোগ সহকারে পড়া

To read or examine thoroughly and carefully.

Example Sentences:

  • You should peruse the passage carefully before answering the questions.
  • He perused the contract before signing it.

pervasive

Pronunciation: /pərˈveɪsɪv/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: সর্বব্যাপী

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group.

Example Sentences:

  • Corruption is a pervasive problem in many countries.
  • Technology has become pervasive in every aspect of life.

phenomena

Pronunciation: /fəˈnɒmɪnə/

Part of Speech: noun (plural)

Translation: ঘটনাসমূহ

Observable events or occurrences, especially those that are extraordinary.

Example Sentences:

  • Natural phenomena like auroras fascinate scientists.
  • Sociological phenomena are often difficult to quantify.

phlegmatic

Pronunciation: /fleɡˈmætɪk/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: অবিচলিত

Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

Example Sentences:

  • Despite the chaos, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
  • A phlegmatic attitude can be beneficial during a crisis.

pith

Pronunciation: /pɪθ/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: সারাংশ

The essence or most important part of something.

Example Sentences:

  • The pith of the argument was lost in lengthy explanations.
  • In GRE essays, it's important to stay close to the pith of your argument.

placate

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪkeɪt/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: শান্ত করা

To make someone less angry or hostile.

Example Sentences:

  • He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
  • The government introduced reforms to placate protesters.

plastic

Pronunciation: /ˈplæstɪk/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: রূপ পরিবর্তনে সক্ষম

Capable of being shaped or molded; easily influenced.

Example Sentences:

  • The human brain is plastic and can adapt to new learning.
  • Her plastic personality changed based on who she was with.

platitude

Pronunciation: /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: বস্তাপচা মন্তব্য

A remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Example Sentences:

  • His speech was full of platitudes and lacked substance.
  • She dismissed his advice as a meaningless platitude.

plausible

Pronunciation: /ˈplɔːzəbəl/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: বিশ্বাসযোগ্য

Seeming reasonable or probable.

Example Sentences:

  • His explanation sounded plausible, but I was still skeptical.
  • In logical reasoning, eliminate answers that aren't plausible.

plethora

Pronunciation: /ˈpleθərə/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: প্রাচুর্য

A large or excessive amount of something.

Example Sentences:

  • A plethora of examples can confuse rather than clarify.
  • There is a plethora of resources available for GRE preparation.

plummet

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌmɪt/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: আকস্মিকভাবে পতন হওয়া

To fall or drop straight down at high speed.

Example Sentences:

  • The stock market plummeted after the announcement.
  • Temperatures plummeted overnight due to the cold front.

polarize

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊləˌraɪz/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: দ্বিধাবিভক্ত করা

To divide into sharply opposing factions or groups.

Example Sentences:

  • The debate over climate change has polarized public opinion.
  • Social media can polarize people by amplifying extreme views.

polemical

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: তর্কপ্রবণ

Strongly critical or controversial writing or speech.

Example Sentences:

  • His polemical essay attacked the policies of the government.
  • She is known for her polemical style in academic debates.

pragmatic

Pronunciation: /præɡˈmætɪk/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: বাস্তবধর্মী

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically.

Example Sentences:

  • He took a pragmatic approach to solving the issue.
  • Being pragmatic often helps in making effective decisions.

precarious

Pronunciation: /prɪˈkeəriəs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: অনিশ্চিত ও বিপজ্জনক

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Example Sentences:

  • The economy is in a precarious position after the crisis.
  • He made a precarious climb up the icy mountain.

preceded

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: পূর্বে ঘটা

Came before something in time or order.

Example Sentences:

  • The thunderstorm was preceded by strong winds.
  • The announcement preceded a major policy shift.

precipitate

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: হঠাৎ করে ঘটানো

To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example Sentences:

  • His resignation precipitated a leadership crisis.
  • The dispute could precipitate a trade war.

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