Day 10 Vocabulary

Lasting or existing for a very long or indefinitely long time.

" The perennial problem of poverty continues to challenge societies around the world."

Pierced with a series of holes.

" The pages of the notebook were perforated along the spine for easy removal."

The action or process of performing a task or function.

" The employee's performance was evaluated based on their ability to meet their goals."

Serious and immediate danger.

" The hikers found themselves in great peril when the sudden storm hit."

Traveling from place to place, especially working in different locations.

" The life of a traveling musician is often a peripatetic one, constantly moving from city to city."

Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

" Her perseverance in the face of repeated failures eventually led to a breakthrough in her research."

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

" The new manager's decision was a pivotal moment for the future of the company."

A legal decision that serves as a rule for future cases.

" The judge's decision set a new precedent for future cases involving intellectual property."

To cause a sudden and immediate occurrence of an event or situation.

" The discovery of the scandal precipitated a vote of no confidence in the government."

A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.

" The invention of the steam engine was a precursor to the industrial revolution."

To be greater in number, importance, or influence.

" In a democratic society, the will of the people must preponderate over the desires of a few."

A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

" It is the manager’s prerogative to decide who gets to work on the most important projects."

Describes work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for the poor.

" The lawyer took on the case pro bono to help the family fight for their rights."

Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its size or quantity.

" The study focused on qualitative data, such as the participants' personal experiences and feelings."

Relating to or measuring the quantity of something rather than its quality.

" The research was based on quantitative data, such as the number of participants and their test scores."