Pervade | Most Important SAT Words

PERVASIVE is probably more common, which implies that you should know PERVADE as well.

📚️ Definition of Pervade

Pervade (verb): To spread throughout and be present in every part of something. Example: a pungent smell that pervades the entire house.

🗣️ Pronunciation of Pervade

• IPA: /pərˈveɪd/ (See IPA key)

• Respelling: pur-VAYD

📰 Examples of Pervade

Here are some examples of the word pervade:

• Apprehension pervaded the room after the boss mentioned possible layoffs.

• According to NASA scientists, dark matter may pervade the universe, making up some 27% of all matter and energy.

• A sense of calm pervaded his being, as he resigned himself to his fate.

Keeping today’s entry a little short. Back tomorrow with a tricky one that is deceptively simple.

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