Archives for October 2020

Definition of Punisdescribes and action or offense that one deserves punishment or penalty for commiExamples of Punishable in a senThe student’s actions were punishable by suspension, but the principal decided to give them a warning instead.  Adultery is common in the US but is considered a crime and punishable by death in some countries.  Because trash on roadways is … [Read more...] about Punishable used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pto put a penalty or consequence in Examples of Punish in a senNew laws were put in place to punish those who continue to break littering laws.  Angered by the sight of her broken lamp, mother couldn’t wait to punish her careless children.  During the press conference, the sheriff vowed to punish those responsible for the heinous crime.  Voters use … [Read more...] about Punish used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puhaving an intense flavor orExamples of Pungent in a senWhen the pungent smell of rotten eggs filled the house, I held my nose.  Hopefully, the candle fragrance will mask the pungent scent from the restroom.  Since my daughter never cleans her closet, there is a pungent smell coming from that area of her room.  The plant has a pungent smell which … [Read more...] about Pungent used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punthe condition of having a strong, sharp smell or flavor that is often so strong that it is unpleExamples of Pungency in a senThe pungency of the onions caused us to cover our noses and gag when driving by the patch where the wild ones grow.  Because of its sharp pungency, many people find the strong-smelling flower unpleasant.  Though many people find … [Read more...] about Pungency used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pone who gives his opinion as an expert in a specific Examples of Pundit in a senWithout a psychiatric pundit to testify on my client’s poor mental state, I doubt if the jury will believe an insanity defense.  John is the pundit in our science class who usually knows all the test review answers.  Although Jill has never been to Greece, she often speaks … [Read more...] about Pundit used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punto pierce something causing a hole or perforExamples of Puncture in a senUsing her finger nail to puncture the balloon, Rita hoped the loud pop would scare her little sister.  Not seeing the nail, Ariel didn’t realize that the small pin would be sharp enough to puncture her bicycle tire.  Air seeped out of the raft after a floating stick was able to … [Read more...] about Puncture used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punctupromptness for an appointment or Examples of Punctuality in a senSarah’s boss knew the store would open on time due to Sarah’s punctuality for work.  Punctuality was not Kristen’s strength since she showed up to school every day ten minutes late.  The company’s strict owner required punctuality for all of his employees so they would work 8-5 every … [Read more...] about Punctuality used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punprompt or onExamples of Punctual in a senHe was not known for being punctual, which is why they told him to arrive thirty minutes early.  It is important that you are punctual for your interview if you want to make a good impression.  His boss always stressed the importance of being punctual, which is why he showed up early every time.  The post … [Read more...] about Punctual used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punctishowing great attention to detail or correct behExamples of Punctilious in a senBecause my aunt is quite punctilious when it comes to table settings, every utensil must be turned properly.  My father was punctilious about having all of his ties lined up by color.  While I enjoy cleanliness, I am not so punctilious that I get upset about a little dust … [Read more...] about Punctilious used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punca fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure. Strictness in observance of formalExamples of Punctilio in a senWithout fail, the punctilio required during each of Ms. Layman’s garden parties was for the attendees to raise their glasses and give a cheer to the patron saint of married women.  The punctilio at the school’s annual awards day … [Read more...] about Punctilio used in sentence example & words in English

Definition oa joke that makes use of one word with multiple meanings or words that sound the same but have different meaExamples of Pun in a senAn example of a pun is ‘a bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired,’ a joke that makes me groan every time I hear it.  My friend asked me to tell a pun, so I said ‘I was trying to figure out how lightning works when it … [Read more...] about Pun used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofto force a substance (i.e., liquid, gas) to move in a certain direction by Examples of Pump in a senThe little boy has just learned to pump gasoline into the car’s tank by squeezing the lever.  Because the tire is low on air, you will need to pump some into it before driving off.  The new mother uses a machine to pump breast milk into a bottle so that the … [Read more...] about Pump used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pto hit or strike heavily and repeaExamples of Pummel in a senAfter attacking the little old lady, she made the quick decision to pummel him with her purse.  While strongly kneading the bread, it looked my mom was trying to pummel an enemy.  During the championship, the fighter began to pummel his opponent after distracting him.  Even though the hiker … [Read more...] about Pummel used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pulvto break into tiny pieces or deExamples of Pulverize in a senThe tiny wrestler knew his giant opponent was going to pulverize him.  Using the food processor, I am going to pulverize the vegetables into small pieces.  Kathryn hates boxing because she does not like to watch men pulverize each other.  Because Will was certain his favorite football … [Read more...] about Pulverize used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of the throb from the Examples of Pulse in a senAfter running for a mile, I felt the pulse in my throat vibrate with the beat of my heart.  I checked the old man’s pulse in his wrist to see if his heart was still beating.  When the paramedics checked their patient, his pulse was so weak that it appeared his blood pressure was growing faint.  Most Searched … [Read more...] about Pulse used in sentence example & words in English