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PANEGYRIC
Noun
(Countable, formal) – a speech, article or poem that gives someone or something
a lot of praise
The
professor composed a panegyric to the famous leaders
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PEREMPTORY
Adjective
(formal) – Speaking or behaving rather rudely, as if you expected other people
to obey you immediately
The inhabitants did not like the peremptory treatment they received from the authorities.
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PERPLEXITY
Noun
(Uncountable when singular) – A confused feeling you have because you cannot
understand something
They stared
in perplexity at the map
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PINNACLE
Noun
(Countable) – The most successful or exciting part of someone’s life
The top of a very high mountain
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MY
COMMENTSON THESE WORDS.
A rather complex set of words, which are not
used very frequently.
A “Panegyric”
makes me think of funerals, or of something that has ended. It would be
reasonable to expect a “panegyric” about a well known person, during that
person’s funeral. The same could be true when somebody retires, it is usual to
make a speech full of praise.
“Peremptory”
reminds me of some of the bosses I have had during my long working life. These
experiences have nor been pleasant!
“Perplexity”
is rather more frequently used, both in speaking and in writing. I think that
politicians in general are my main source of “perplexity”. At times their
saying and actions leave me very confused!
“Pinnacle”
can relate to the physical world, but to my mind it relates better to a person’s
career, or to a position of power. It seems to be more frequently used in
reports on a person’s achievements.
The good
news for Spanish speakers is that panegírico,
perentorio, perplejidad and pináculo
all exist, sound similar and mean the same!
So study
your words for the graduate entry tests and I’ll see you on my next post!
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