Here are the meanings of the words you listed:
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Respite: A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. It refers to a temporary pause or break.
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Respire: To breathe, especially in a biological context. It can also mean to continue to live or exist, as in "respiring organisms."
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Pierce: To penetrate or pass through something, often with a sharp object. It can also refer to making a hole in something or to affect someone emotionally (e.g., a piercing glance).
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Permeate: To spread or flow throughout something, saturating or penetrating all parts of it. It indicates how a substance infiltrates or passes through another substance.
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Percolate: To filter through a porous substance or to cause a liquid to pass through. In a broader context, it can also refer to something spreading gradually or becoming more widely known.
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Inspire: To fill someone with the urge or ability to do something, often creating a feeling of enthusiasm or motivation. It can also mean to produce a particular feeling or thought in someone.
If you need further explanations or examples for any of these words, feel free to ask!