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- ex|as|per|a|tion «ehg ZAS puh RAY shuhn, -ZAHS-», noun.2. the act of exasperating: »
The dog's exasperation of his master was the result of constant barking.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
The dog's exasperation of his master was the result of constant barking.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
per|di|tion — «puhr DIHSH uhn», noun. 1. the loss of one s soul or of the joys of heaven; final spiritual ruin; damnation. 2. hell: »Would you send A soul straight to perdition? (Robert Browning). 3. utter loss or destruction; complete ruin: »the Arabian… … Useful english dictionary
per|cep|tion|al — «puhr SEHP shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with perception … Useful english dictionary
per|cep|tion — «puhr SEHP shuhn», noun. 1. the act of perceiving: »His perception of the change came in a flash. SYNONYM(S): insight, apprehension, discernment, comprehension. 2. the power of perceiving: »a keen perception. Defect in manners is usually the… … Useful english dictionary
per|fec|tion|ism — «puhr FEHK shuh nihz uhm», noun. 1. any of various doctrines maintaining that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable: »An anxious perfectionism can…destroy those real underpinnings of existence, found in faith, modesty,… … Useful english dictionary
per|fec|tion|is|tic — «puhr FEHK shuh NIHS tihk», adjective. seeking or demanding perfection, especially to an impractical degree; being a perfectionist … Useful english dictionary
per|fec|tion|ist — «puhr FEHK shuh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a person who is not content with anything that is not perfect or nearly perfect: »It is hard to keep house for a perfectionist. 2. a person who believes that it is possible to lead a sinless life.… … Useful english dictionary
per·ora·tion — /ˌperəˈreıʃən/ noun, pl tions [count] formal 1 : the last part of a speech 2 disapproving : a long and dull speech We sat through a lengthy peroration on the evils of the government s policies … Useful english dictionary
de|pau|per|a|tion — «dih P puh RAY shuhn», noun. = impoverishment … Useful english dictionary
re|cu|per|a|tion — «rih KYOO puh RAY shuhn, KOO », noun. recovery, such as from sickness or loss … Useful english dictionary
vi|tu|per|a|tion — «vy TOO puh RAY shuhn, TYOO », noun. 1. bitter abuse in words; very severe scolding: »a campaign of vituperation against ones enemies. SYNONYM(S): objurgation, castigation. 2. vituperative or abusive language … Useful english dictionary