- pa|per|i|ness
- pa|per|i|ness «PAY puhr ee nihs», noun.papery quality; flimsiness.
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per´fect|ness — per|fect «adjective, noun. PUR fihkt; verb. puhr FEHKT», adjective, verb, noun. –adj. 1. having no faults; not spoiled at any point; without defect: »a perfect spelling paper, a perfect apple, a perfect life. Perfect work shows great care.… … Useful english dictionary
per|verse´ness — per|verse «puhr VURS», adjective. 1. a) contrary and willful; obstinately opposing what is wanted, reasonable, or required; stubborn: »The perverse child did just what we told him not to do. SYNONYM(S): wayward, obstinate. b) that is contrary to… … Useful english dictionary
des´per|ate|ness — des|per|ate «DEHS puhr iht, DEHS priht», adjective. 1. not caring what happens because hope is gone; reckless because of despair; violent: »Suicide is a desperate act. 2. ready to run any risk: »a desperate robber. 3. having little chance for… … Useful english dictionary
dis|per´sive|ness — dis|per|sive «dihs PUR sihv», adjective. dispersing; tending to disperse: »The material of an ordinary lens is dispersive (John B. Walsh). –dis|per´sive|ly, adverb. –dis|per´sive|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
im|per´fect|ness — im|per|fect «ihm PUR fihkt», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not perfect; having some defect or fault: »A crack in the cup made it imperfect. 2. not complete; lacking some part: »The imperfect set of dominoes had lost several pieces over the years. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
pros´per|ous|ness — pros|per|ous «PROS puhr uhs», adjective. 1. successful; thriving; doing well; fortunate: »a prosperous merchant. SYNONYM(S): flourishing, rich, wealthy. 2. favorable; helpful: »prosperous weat … Useful english dictionary
su´per|fine´ness — su|per|fine «SOO puhr FYN», adjective. 1. that is the very best of its kind; very fine; extra fine: »superfine goods. 2. too refined; too nice, fastidious, or elegant. –su´per|fine´ly, adverb. –su´per|fine´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
tem´per|ate|ness — tem|per|ate «TEHM puhr iht, priht», adjective. 1. not very hot, and not very cold: »a temperate climate. 2. moderate; self restrained; using self control: »She spoke in a temperate manner, not favoring either side especially. SYNONYM(S): calm,… … Useful english dictionary
vi´per|ous|ness — vi|per|ous «VY puhr uhs», adjective. 1. of or having to do with a viper or vipers. 2. like a viper. 3. Figurative. spiteful; treacherous: »the viperous tongue of an old gossip. –vi´per|ous|ly, adverb. –vi´per|ous|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
pep|per|i|ness — «PEHP uhr ee nihs», noun. peppery quality … Useful english dictionary
