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Definition of Purgaa situation that causes miExamples of Purgatory in a senTo the teenage girl, listening to her teachers’ boring lectures all day was purgatory.  The freshman did not mind the purgatory he had to endure to become a full-fledged fraternity member.  Because Jake hated to sit still for a long period of time, he viewed his upcoming eight-hour flight as … [Read more...] about Purgatory used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purgcleansing, especially when referring to the ability to get rid of unwanted Examples of Purgative in a senThe purgative laxative helped the constipated patient get rid of his body’s backed up waste.  Castor oil is a natural purgative that can aid in ridding the body of unwanted waste.  In a purgative ceremony, the tribe members did away with their own … [Read more...] about Purgative used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pentirely; complExamples of Purely in a senThe man and woman insisted that their relationship was purely innocent and that an affair was not taking place.  Making the dish purely from scratch, the chef wowed the dinner guests with his casserole.  The actor promised his wife that the on-scene kiss was purely for show, but it looked like more than acting … [Read more...] about Purely used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofclean and free of any contamiExamples of Pure in a senThe dirty water was processed and made pure through the filtering system.  Because she is health conscious, the woman only eats pure food that is free of any toxins and chemicals.  It is difficult to find pure, clean air in areas where there are lots of polluting areas.  Most Searched Words (with … [Read more...] about Pure used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purcbought with money from a store or pExamples of Purchased in a senI purchased a month’s worth of food and ingredients at the grocery store for around one hundred dollars.  Since it would be cheaper, I purchased an old car from a friend of mine rather than buying a brand new one.  I purchased an antique film online, since it would be difficult to find … [Read more...] about Purchased used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purto buy something with Examples of Purchase in a senIf you want to purchase tickets for the festival, you will need to bring forty dollars to the gate.  Milo wants to purchase a new car, but wonders buying a different vehicle is a good financial move.  To purchase the home, the buyers will need several thousand dollars to put down.  Most Searched … [Read more...] about Purchase used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purlacking vision or insight into a situExamples of Purblind in a senEven with scientific proof, purblind politicians have refused to accept that global warming exists.  Although the other experts agreed, the purblind critic refused to acknowledge that the painting was a fake.  Even the mayor’s most purblind supporters knew that the audit issues were of … [Read more...] about Purblind used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a dog that is 12 months or yoExamples of Puppy in a senThe cute little puppy barked often and played with other puppies in the backyard.  I was pretty sure my puppy was the runt of the litter since it was weakest, most scared and smallest of the other dogs.  A puppy and kitten were for sale at the pet store, but the older dogs and cats had already been … [Read more...] about Puppy used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a student, especially a younExamples of Pupil in a senThe pupil was very excited about their first day of middle school.  Because he wanted the best possible test score, the pupil studied extremely hard.  After she broke a rule, the administration was unsure whether to suspend the pupil.  The teacher tended to call on the pupil who didn’t raise their … [Read more...] about Pupil used in sentence example & words in English

Definition oftiny andExamples of Puny in a senPeople underestimate my strength because I appear puny.  Our cat delivered kittens, but no one wanted to adopt the puny runt of the litter.  My brother said that I was too puny to try out for the football team.  The audience thought the puny girl would not sing loudly, but she surprised everyone when her strong voice … [Read more...] about Puny used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pthe football player who kicks the ball to the otherExamples of Punter in a senDuring the champion football game, the punter kicked the pigskin to the opposing team after the fourth down.  College recruiters wanted Tom Stevens to be their punter because of his strong kick of the ball.  Due to sickness, the punter for the home team was booed by the fans … [Read more...] about Punter used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa football kick where the ball is let go and kicked while still in thExamples of Punt in a senThe player took the football and released it in order to punt the ball with his foot into the air.  With the football player’s leg in the air, he missed the punt so the ball bounced behind him.  With one quick punt, the football was booted high into the air to the … [Read more...] about Punt used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa criminal or hoExamples of Punk in a senWe watched in shock as a young punk covered the stop sign with bullets, laughing as he fled.  The bravest punk covered the abandoned building in graffiti as his buddies egged him on.  A 24-year old punk is the one responsible for vandalizing my grandmother’s home.  Without a curfew, the teenage punk roamed the … [Read more...] about Punk used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pundone as an act of punisExamples of Punitive in a senThe purpose of the punitive lawsuit’s community service ruling is to forever remind the drunk driver of the cost of his actions.  When the case began, the attorney announced his client was seeking both monetary and punitive damages for being fired without cause.  The proceeds from the punitive lawsuit … [Read more...] about Punitive used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Punisa penalty that is imposed after a crime or offense has been commExamples of Punishment in a senThe only punishment that seemed to change the child’s behavior was having to walk laps at recess.  For his inappropriate actions, the physician could face a punishment ranging from a reprimand to the revoking of his license to practice.  Although I agree … [Read more...] about Punishment used in sentence example & words in English