P Flashcards
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Practical
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Actionable or useful
(of a person) skilled at manual tasks.
so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; virtual.
for all practical purposes — virtually, or essentially
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Principle
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a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
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Perilous
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full of danger or risk
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Pry
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inquire too closely into a person’s private affairs.
use force in order to move or open (something) or to separate (something) from something else.
obtain something from (someone) with effort or difficulty
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Paradox
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peh ruh daaks
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
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Purpose
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Intention
have as one’s intention or objective.
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Pathology
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a branch of medical science that is focused on the study and diagnosis of disease.
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Public polices
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All of those things a government decides to do
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Please
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give satisfaction to
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Perception
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Experience of stimuli
The process and ability of obtaining and interpreting relational activity through the senses.
A thing perceived
Mental grasp
Way of regarding
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Perceive
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Experience stimuli
Regard
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Pseudo-realism
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The term “pseudo-realism” effectively combines the ideas of truth distortion and realism. It suggests something that appears realistic or genuine but distorts the truth, creating a misleading or false representation that mimics reality.
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Presumption
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an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain.
an act or instance of taking something to be true or adopting a particular attitude toward something, especially at the start of a chain of argument or action.
behavior perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
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Peripheral
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relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
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Profane
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relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.
(of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent.
treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect.
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Premise
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a previous statement from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion. (This is this, therefore this is this).
base an argument, theory, or undertaking on.
a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context
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Placidly
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in a calm, peaceful, or quiet way
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Protest
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a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
express an objection to what someone has said or done.
declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to an accusation
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Primly
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in a very formal and correct way
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Public forum debate
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- Two vs two (partner debate)
- About vetting polices, think of a town hall meeting
- Meant to be understandable for general public
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Provincial
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of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded
an inhabitant of a province of a country or empire.
an inhabitant of the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded
the head or chief of a province or of a religious order in a province
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Pro
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an advantage or argument in favor of something.
in favor of.
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Process
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Series of steps
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Potential fact
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a potential optimal reaction
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Port of entry (POE)
A place where one may lawfully enter a country
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Perceptive
sensitively insightful
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Precisely
Exactly
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Perspective
Way of regarding
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Presume
Assume
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Proposition
Statement of belief
A proposed plan of action, a detailed suggestion; an offer
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Pay attention
Watch and listen!
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Paramount
more important than anything else
having supreme power.
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Plural
containing several diverse elements.
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Plurality
The activity of being plural
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Phylogenetic
relating to the evolutionary development and diversification of a species or group of organisms, or of a particular feature of an organism.
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Provisional
serving for the time being
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Priori
"from what is earlier" or "from the former".
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Perspire
give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
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Profusely
to a great degree; in large amounts
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Parsimony
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
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Precession
the slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis due to a torque (such as gravitational influence) acting to change the direction of the first axis. It is seen in the circle slowly traced out by the pole of a spinning gyroscope
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Purposeful
Intention full
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Primordial
existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval.
(especially of a state or quality) basic and fundamental.
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Play
Engage in activity
Activity engaged in, providing roles, guidelines, and an organized dynamic framework for players to transform, leading to other plays
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Player
a transformative being, with a role, involved and influential in a play or activity.
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Provisionally
in a way that is true for the present time but could change
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Phenomenology
the study of phenomena as they manifest in our experience, of the way we perceive and understand phenomena, and of the meaning phenomena have in our subjective experience
The study of what matters rather than matter
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Potential
Possible
Possibility
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Psychoanalysis
a system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental conditions by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind by techniques such as dream interpretation and free association
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Proceeds
money obtained from an event or activity
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Political efficacy
The belief that one can make a difference in politics by expressing an opinion and acting politically, like voting
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Political socialization
The process by which people acquire political beliefs and values
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Positive feedback loop
a system where a change in one direction triggers further changes in the same direction,
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Proscriptive
(of a law or rule) forbidding or restricting something.
denouncing or condemning something.
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Productive
doing or achieving a lot : working hard and getting good results
producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.
relating to or engaged in the production of goods, crops, or other commodities.
achieving or producing a significant amount or result.
producing or giving rise to.
(of a morpheme or other linguistic unit) currently used in forming new words or expressions.
(of a cough) that raises mucus from the respiratory tract.
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Public agenda
a to do list of issues that much of the public agrees are a priority
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Pundit
ˈpəndət
an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public.
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Public affairs
a field that involves an organization's efforts to engage with the public and government bodies to influence policy and manage public perception
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Precept
Preecept
a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
a writ or warrant
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Propaganda
The dissemination of information, half-truths, or lies to influence public opinion
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Prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
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Psychophysiology
The scientific study of how the mind and body interact
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Precedent
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
a previous case or legal decision that may be or ( binding precedent ) must be followed in subsequent similar cases.
preceding in time, order, or importance.
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Partisanship
Prejudice in favor of a particular cause; bias
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Precinct
a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes.
the police station situated in a precinct
an electoral district of a city or town served by a single polling place
the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.
an enclosed or clearly defined area of ground around a cathedral, church, or college.
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Primary election
elections that political parties use to select candidates for a general election.
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Popular vote
The total number of votes cast by the general public in an election
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Postulate
suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
(in ecclesiastical law) nominate or elect (someone) to an ecclesiastical office subject to the sanction of a higher authority.
a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
an assumption used as a basis for mathematical reasoning.
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Persona
the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.
a role or character adopted by an author, actor, etc. or in a game
(in Jungian psychology) the outer or assumed aspect of character.
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Putative
generally considered or reputed to be.
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Prototype
a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.
the archetypal example of a class of living organisms, astronomical objects, or other items.
a basic filter network with specified cutoff frequencies, from which other networks may be derived to obtain sharper cutoffs, constancy of characteristic impedance with frequency, etc.
make a prototype of (a product).
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Polysemous
having multiple meanings.
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Parsimonious
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
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Polysemy
the coexistence of many possible meanings for a word or phrase
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Properly
correctly or satisfactorily
appropriately for the circumstances; suitably or respectably.
in the strict sense; exactly.
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PACS
To raise and spend money to elect and defeat candidates
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Pit
set someone or something in conflict or competition with
make a hollow or indentation in the surface of.
sink in or contract so as to form a pit or hollow
drive a race car into the pits for fuel or maintenance
remove the pit from (fruit).
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Part
a character as represented in a play or movie; a role played by an actor or actress.
the words and directions to be learned and performed by an actor playing a role.
the contribution made by someone or something to an action or situation
a line of scalp revealed in a person's hair by combing the hair away in opposite directions on either side.
separate (the hair of the head on either side of the part) with a comb.
(of two things) move away from each other
divide to leave a central space.
leave someone's company.
give up possession of; hand over.
to some extent; partly (often used to contrast different parts of something).
In part; to some extent though not entirely.
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Probe
a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
a small device, especially an electrode, used for measuring, testing, or obtaining information
a projecting device for engaging in a drogue, either on an aircraft for use in inflight refueling or on a spacecraft for use in docking with another craft.
an unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment
an investigation into a crime or other matter.
physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
seek to uncover information about someone or something.
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Provision
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
financial or other arrangements for future eventualities or requirements.
an amount set aside out of profits in the accounts of an organization for a known liability, especially a bad debt or the diminution in value of an asset.
set aside an amount in an organization's accounts for a known liability.
an amount or thing supplied or provided.
supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey
supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.
a condition or requirement in a legal document.
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Peril
serious and immediate danger.
the dangers or difficulties that arise from a particular situation or activity
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Prematurely
before the due time; ahead of time.
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Predecease
die before (another person, typically someone related by blood or marriage).
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Procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
obtain (someone) as a prostitute for another person.
persuade or cause (someone) to do something.
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Preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
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Prime
of first importance; main.
from which another thing may derive or proceed.
of the best possible quality; excellent.
having all the expected or typical characteristics of something.
most suitable or likely.
(of a number) evenly divisible only by itself and one
a prime number.
a state or time of greatest strength, vigor, or success in a person's life.
make (something) ready for use or action.
cover (a surface) with a preparatory coat of paint in order to prevent the absorption of subsequent layers of paint.
pour or spray liquid into (a pump) before starting in order to seal the moving parts and facilitate its operation.
inject extra fuel into (the cylinder or
carburetor of an internal combustion engine) in order to facilitate starting.
(of a steam engine or its boiler) mix water with the steam being passed into the cylinder.
prepare (someone) for a situation or task, typically by supplying them with relevant information
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Prick
make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce slightly.
an act of piercing something with a fine, sharp point
a small hole or mark made by piercing something with a fine, sharp point.
a sharp pain caused by being pierced with a fine point.
a sudden feeling of distress, anxiety, or some other unpleasant emotion
feel a sensation as though a sharp point were sticking into one.
(of tears) cause the sensation of imminent weeping in (a person's eyes)
cause mental or emotional discomfort to.
arouse or provoke to action
(especially of a horse or dog) make (the ears) stand erect when on the alert.
a penis.
a man regarded as stupid, unpleasant, or contemptible.
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Precarious
not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
dependent on chance; uncertain.
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Prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive way
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Perpetuity
a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date
a restriction making an estate inalienable perpetually or for a period beyond certain limits fixed by law
In perpetuity: forever
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Paradigmatic
serving as a typical example of something.
of or denoting the relationship between a set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles.
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Partake
eat or drink (something).
join in (an activity).
be characterized by (a quality).
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Pore
be absorbed in the reading or study of.
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Precursor
a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.
a substance from which another is formed, especially by metabolic reaction.
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Perpetuate
make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.
preserve (something valued) from oblivion or extinction.
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Potlatch
(among North American Indian peoples of the northwest coast) an opulent ceremonial feast at which possessions are given away or destroyed to display wealth or enhance prestige.
hold a potlatch.
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Pettiness
undue concern with trivial matters, especially of a small-minded or spiteful nature.
lack of importance or worth; triviality.
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Proxy
the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.
a person authorized to act on behalf of another.
a document authorizing a person to vote on another's behalf.
a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.
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Progenitor
a person or thing from which a person, animal, or plant is descended or originates; an ancestor or parent.
a person who originates an artistic, political, or intellectual movement.
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Personality
a person's unique combination of characteristics that define how they think, feel, and behave
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Particularly
to a higher degree than is usual or average.
used to single out a subject to which a statement is especially applicable.
so as to give special emphasis to a point; specifically.
In particular: especially (used to show that a statement applies to one person or thing more than any other).
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Paradigm
a typical example or pattern of something; a model.
a worldview underlying the theories and methodology of a particular scientific subject.
a set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles.
(in the traditional grammar of Latin, Greek, and other inflected languages) a table of all the inflected forms of a particular verb, noun, or adjective, serving as a model for other words of the same conjugation or declension
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Provenance
the place of origin or earliest known history of something.
the beginning of something's existence; something's origin.
a record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality
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Parameter
a numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
a quantity whose value is selected for the particular circumstances and in relation to which other variable quantities may be expressed.
a numerical characteristic of a population, as distinct from a statistic of a sample
(in general use) a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process or activity.
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Prespecified
specified in advance
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Persona non grata
an unacceptable or unwelcome person.
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Pocket veto
an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.
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Pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
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Preliminary
denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
an action or event preceding or preparing for something fuller or more important.
business or talk, especially of a formulaic or polite nature, taking place before an action or event.
a preliminary round in a sporting competition.
the prelims or front matter of a book.
Preliminary to: preparatory to; in advance of.
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Prelim
a preliminary examination, especially at a college.
the pages preceding the main text of a book, including the title, contents, and preface.
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Pardon
the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.
a remission of the legal consequences of an offense or conviction.
forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offense).
release (an offender) from the legal consequences of an offense or conviction, and often implicitly from blame.
used to indicate that the actions or thoughts of someone are justified or understandable given the circumstances.
a request to a speaker to repeat something because one did not hear or understand it.
I beg your pardon: used to express polite apology.
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Purveyor
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
a person or group that spreads or promotes an idea, view, etc.
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Payload
the part of a vehicle's load, especially an aircraft's, from which revenue is derived; passengers and cargo.
equipment, personnel, or satellites carried by a spacecraft.
an explosive warhead carried by a missile.
the actual information or message in transmitted data, as opposed to automatically generated metadata.
the effects of a virus on a computer system.
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Peculiarity
an odd or unusual feature or habit.
a characteristic or quality that is distinctive of a particular person or place.
the quality or state of being peculiar.
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Pronouncement
a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.
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Pragmatism
a pragmatic attitude or policy.
an approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application
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Pillory
attack or ridicule publicly.
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Periodical
a magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals.
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Pneumatic
containing or operated by air or gas under pressure.
(chiefly of cavities in the bones of birds) containing air
(of a woman) having large breasts.
(chiefly in the context of New Testament theology) relating to the spirit.
an item of pneumatic equipment.
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Pomp
pämp
impressive, ostentatious, or pretentious ceremony, display, or manner.
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Promptly
with little or no delay; immediately.
used to express surprise, and slight disapproval, when someone does something shortly after something else.
at exactly a specified time; punctually.
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Preface
an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
the introduction or preliminary part of a speech or event.
the introduction to the central part of the Eucharist, historically forming the first part of the canon or prayer of consecration
provide (a book) with a preface.
introduce or begin (a speech or event) with or by doing something.
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Precede
come before (something) in time.
come before in order or position.
go in front or ahead of.
preface or introduce something with.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
Pabst Blue Ribbon, is an American lager beer sold by Pabst Brewing Company, established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1844 and currently based in San Antonio, Texas.
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Pedant
a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
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Proliferate
increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.
(of a cell, structure, or organism) reproduce rapidly.
cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly.
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Pang
a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion.
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Paraffin
a colorless, flammable, oily liquid similarly obtained and used as fuel, especially kerosene.
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Puritanism
the beliefs or principles of a group of English Protestants of the late 16th and 17th centuries who regarded the Reformation of the Church under Elizabeth I as incomplete and sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship.
censorious moral beliefs, especially about self-indulgence and sex.
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Perpetually
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
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Persecute
subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs.
harass or annoy (someone) persistently.
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Pouch
a small bag or other flexible receptacle, typically carried in a pocket or attached to a belt.
a lockable bag for mail or dispatches.
a pocket-like abdominal receptacle in which marsupials carry their young during lactation.
any of a number of pocket-like animal structures, such as those in the cheeks of rodents.
put into a pouch.
make (part of a garment) hang like a pouch.
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Protuberant
protruding; bulging.
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Peculiar
strange or odd; unusual.
slightly and indefinably unwell; faint or dizzy.
particular; special.
belonging exclusively to.
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Posterity
päˈsterədē
all future generations of people.
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Pediment
the triangular upper part of the front of a building in classical style, typically surmounting a portico of columns.
a feature similar to a pediment surmounting a door, window, front, or other part of a building in another style.
a broad, gently sloping expanse of rock debris extending outward from the foot of a mountain slope, especially in a desert.
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Portray
depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
describe (someone or something) in a particular way.
(of an actor) represent or play the part of (someone) on film or stage.
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Patter
make a repeated light tapping sound.
run with quick light steps.
a repeated light tapping
The patter of tiny feet: used in reference to the presence or imminent birth of a child.
rapid or smooth-flowing continuous talk, such as that used by a comedian or salesman.
the special language or jargon of a profession or other group.
rapid speech included in a song, especially for comic effect.
talk at length without saying anything significant.
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Plume
a long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or worn by a person for ornament.
a part of an animal's body that resembles a feather.
a long cloud of smoke or vapor resembling a feather as it spreads from its point of origin.
a mass of material, typically a pollutant, spreading from a source.
a localized column of hot magma rising by convection in the mantle, believed to cause volcanic activity in hot spots, such as the Hawaiian Islands, away from plate margins.
spread out in a shape resembling a feather.
decorate with or as if with feathers.
feel a great sense of self-satisfaction about something.
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Passionate
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
showing or caused by intense feelings of sexual love.
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Prawn
a marine crustacean that resembles a large shrimp, many varieties of which are edible.
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Prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior deriving from unfounded opinions.
harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment.
give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased
cause harm to (a state of affairs).
Without prejudice: without detriment to any existing right or claim.
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Plausibly
in a way that seems reasonable or probable.
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Prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current.
persuade (someone) to do something.
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Proprietor
the owner of a business, or a holder of property.
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Particular
used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class.
denoting a proposition in which something is asserted of some but not all of a class.
especially great or intense.
insisting that something should be correct or suitable in every detail; fastidious.
an individual item, as contrasted with a universal quality.
a detail.
detailed information about someone or something.
In particular: especially (used to show that a statement applies to one person or thing more than any other).
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Penknife
a small pocketknife with a blade that folds into the handle.
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Peal
a loud ringing of a bell or bells.
a series of unique changes (strictly, at least five thousand) rung on a set of bells.
a set of bells.
a loud repeated or reverberating sound of thunder or laughter.
(of a bell or bells) ring loudly or in a peal.
(of laughter or thunder) sound in a peal.
convey or give out by the ringing of bells.
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Patriotic
having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
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Petulantly
in a way that shows sudden, impatient irritation, especially over a minor annoyance.
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Project
ˈpräˌjek(t)
an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
a school assignment undertaken by a student or group of students, typically as a long-term task that requires independent research.
a proposed or planned undertaking.
a government-subsidized housing development with relatively low rents.
prəˈjek(t)/
estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data.
plan (a project or undertaking).
extend outward beyond something else; protrude.
throw or cause to move forward or outward.
cause (light, shadow, or an image) to fall on a surface.
cause (a sound, especially the voice) to be heard at a distance.
imagine (oneself, a situation, etc.) as having moved to a different place or time.
present or promote (a particular view or image).
present (someone or something) in a way intended to create a favorable impression.
display (an emotion or quality) in one's behavior.
transfer or attribute one's own emotion or desire to (another person), especially unconsciously.
draw straight lines from a center of or parallel lines through every point of (a given figure) to produce a corresponding figure on a surface or a line by intersecting the surface.
produce (such a corresponding figure).
make a projection of (the earth, sky, etc.) on a plane surface.
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Prosecute
institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization).
institute legal proceedings in respect of (a claim or offense).
(of a lawyer) conduct the case against the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.
continue with (a course of action) with a view to its completion.
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Petty
of little importance; trivial.
(of behavior) characterized by an undue concern for trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way.
of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor.
(of a crime) of lesser importance.
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Prominent
important; famous.
projecting from something; protuberant.
situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable.
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Program
a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim.
a planned series of future events or performances.
a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine.
a presentation or item on television or radio,
a sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance.
provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task.
write computer programs.
input (instructions for the automatic performance of a task) into a computer or other machine.
cause (a person or animal) to behave in a predetermined way.
arrange according to a plan or schedule.
schedule (an item) within a framework.
broadcast (an item).
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Plaster
a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried.
a hard white substance made by the addition of water to powdered and partly dehydrated gypsum, used for holding broken bones in place and making sculptures and casts.
the powder from which plaster is made.
cover (a wall, ceiling, or other structure) with plaster.
coat or cover something with (a substance), especially to an extent considered excessive.
make (hair) lie flat by applying a liquid to it.
apply a plaster cast or medical plaster to (a part of the body).
cover a surface with (large numbers of pictures or posters).
present a story or picture conspicuously and sensationally in (a newspaper or magazine).
bomb or shell (a target) heavily.
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Presupposition
a thing tacitly assumed beforehand at the beginning of a line of argument or course of action.
the action or state of presupposing or being presupposed.
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Peg
a short cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic, typically tapered at one end, that is used for holding things together, hanging things on, or marking a position.
a pin or bolt driven into the ground to hold one of the ropes or corners of a tent in position.
a bung for stoppering a cask.
a point or limit on a scale, especially of exchange rates.
a strong throw, especially in baseball.
fix or make fast with a peg or pegs.
fix (a price, rate, or amount) at a particular level.
form a fixed opinion of; categorize.
throw (a ball) hard and low, especially in baseball.
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Plump
having a full rounded shape.
(of a person) slightly fat.
shake or pat (a cushion or pillow) to adjust its stuffing and make it rounded and soft.
become rounder and fatter.
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Perilously
in a way that is full of danger or risk.
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Pretext
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
on the pretext: giving the specified reason as one's justification.
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Perish
suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way.
suffer complete ruin or destruction.
(of rubber, a foodstuff, or other organic substance) lose its normal qualities; rot or decay.
perish the thought: used, often ironically, to show that one finds a suggestion or idea completely ridiculous or unwelcome.
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Pinchbeck
an alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold, used in watchmaking and costume jewelry.
appearing valuable, but actually cheap or tawdry.
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Proletarian
relating to the proletariat.
a member of the proletariat.
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Proletariat
workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).
the lowest class of citizens in ancient Rome.
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Post mortem
an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
an analysis or discussion of an event held soon after it has occurred, especially in order to determine why it was a failure.
relating to a postmortem.
occurring or performed after death.
after death.
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Proclamation
a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.
the public or official announcement of an important matter.
a clear declaration of something.
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Pilfer
steal (typically things of relatively little value).
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Persiflage
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.
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Pine
suffer a mental and physical decline, especially because of a broken heart.
miss and long for the return of.
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Prophetic
accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.
relating to or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy.
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Perturbed
feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.
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Perturb
make (someone) anxious or unsettled.
subject (a system, moving object, or process) to an influence tending to alter its normal or regular state or path.
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Pudgy
(of a person or part of their body) slightly fat.
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Precondition
a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done.
condition (an action) to happen in a certain way.
condition or influence (a person or animal) by exposing them to stimuli or information prior to the relevant behavioral situation.
bring (something) into the desired state for use.
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Plump (2)
set (something) down heavily or unceremoniously.
sit down heavily and unceremoniously.
with a sudden or heavy fall.
a flock of wildfowl.
plump for: decide definitely in favor of one of two or more possibilities
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Parenthetical
relating to or inserted as a parenthesis.
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Pumped
(of an inflatable object) filled up with air, especially by using a pump.
(of milk) drawn from the breast using a breast pump, typically in order to feed a baby by means of a bottle.
very enthusiastic or excited.
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Patriarch
the male head of a family or tribe.
a man who is the oldest or most venerable of a group.
a person or thing that is regarded as the founder of something.
any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race, especially Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and their forefathers, or the sons of Jacob.
a bishop of one of the most ancient Christian sees (Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, Jerusalem, and formerly Rome).
the head of an autocephalous or independent Orthodox Church.
a Roman Catholic bishop ranking above primates and metropolitans and immediately below the Pope, often the head of a Uniate community.
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Purge
rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.
free someone or something from (an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling).
remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way.
remove a group of undesirable people from (an organization or place) in an abrupt or violent way.
physically remove or expel (something) completely.
empty one’s stomach or bowels by inducing vomiting or using laxatives.
atone for or wipe out (contempt of court).
an abrupt or violent removal of a group of people
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Penitence
the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.
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Prostrate
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward.
completely overcome or helpless, especially with illness, distress, or exhaustion.
growing along the ground.
lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission.
(of distress, exhaustion, or illness) reduce (someone) to extreme physical weakness.
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Preeminently
above all; in particular.
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Penetralia
the innermost parts of a building; a secret or hidden place.
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Premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
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Persistent
continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
(of a chemical or radioactivity) remaining within the environment for a long time after its introduction.
(of a part of an animal or plant, such as a horn, leaf, etc.) remaining attached instead of falling off in the normal manner
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Putatively
commonly accepted or supposed
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Preeminent
surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
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Precocious
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.
(of behavior or ability) indicative of early development
(of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual.
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Pitfall
a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.
a covered pit used as a trap.
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Profundity
deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought
great depth or intensity of a state, quality, or emotion.
a statement or idea that shows great knowledge or insight.
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Preponderance
the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
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Patchy
existing or happening in small, isolated areas.
not of the same quality throughout; inconsistent.
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Predefined
defined, limited, or established in advance.
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Probably
according to probabilities maybe
almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
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Prostitute
a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
a person who misuses their talents or who sacrifices their self-respect for the sake of personal or financial gain.
offer (someone) for sexual activity in exchange for payment.
put (oneself or one's talents) to an unworthy or corrupt use or purpose for the sake of personal or financial gain.
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Predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
(in Aristotelian logic) each of the ten “categories,” often listed as: substance or being, quantity, quality, relation, place, time, posture, having or possession, action, and passion.
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Proportional response
a reply or reaction that is appropriate and balanced in relation to the event or action it is responding to, ensuring the response is not excessive or insufficient
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Puritanical
practicing or affecting strict religious or moral behavior.
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Pseudo-advocate
someone who appears to advocate for a cause or idea, but does so in a way that is unsubstantiated, manipulative, or misleading, often prioritizing personal gain or a specific agenda over genuine support for the cause
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Pedantic
Of or like a pedant
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Pattern
A relation between multiple successive things
A relation between multiple consecutive things
A consistency over multiple instances or elements
The relations between multiple successive things
a relation or the relations of successive things between each other.
a relation or the relations of successive things or sets between each other
Relation, relations, consistency, or consistencies of successive instances, elements, or sets between each other
Relation, relations, consistency, consistencies, regularity, or regularities that happen over certain contexts and in successive instances, elements, or sets between each other
That happen over certain contexts
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Perceptive
having or showing sensitive insight.
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Plaintive
sounding sad and mournful
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Proverbial
(of a word or phrase) referred to in a proverb or idiom.
well known, especially so as to be stereotypical.
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Paragon
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence.
a perfect diamond of 100 carats or more.
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Parse
analyze (a sentence) into its parts and describe their syntactic roles
analyze (a string or text) into logical syntactic components, typically in order to test conformability to a logical grammar.
examine or analyze minutely.
an act of or the result obtained by parsing a string or a text.
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Placate
ˈplāˌkāt
make (someone) less angry or hostile.
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Pristine
in its original condition; unspoiled.
clean and fresh as if new; spotless.
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Protracted
lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
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Protract
Prolong
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Pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
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Pride
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired
a person or thing that arouses a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction.
consciousness of one's own dignity.
the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.
confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience.
the best state or condition of something; the prime.
be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill).
one's pride and joy: a person or thing of which one is very proud and which is a source of great pleasure
Pride comes before a fall: if you're too conceited or self-important, something will happen to make you look foolish.
Pride of place: the most prominent or important position among a group of things
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Plausible
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
(of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive
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Predation
the preying of one animal on others.
the action of attacking or plundering.
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Perverse
(of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences
contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice.
(of a verdict) against the weight of evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of law.
sexually perverted.
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Pertain
be appropriate, related, or applicable.
belong to something as a part, appendage, or accessory.
be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time.
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Pleroma
(in Gnosticism) the spiritual universe as the abode of God and of the totality of the divine powers and emanations.
(in Christian theology) the totality or fullness of the Godhead which dwells in Christ.
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Propagate
breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock.
(of a plant or animal) reproduce by natural processes.
spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
(with reference to motion, light, sound, etc.) transmit or be transmitted in a particular direction or through a medium.
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Propriety
the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
the details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct.
the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.
the quality or state of being proper or suitable
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Phylogenesis
the evolutionary development and diversification of a species or group of organisms, or of a particular feature of an organism.
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Panoply
a complete or impressive collection of things.
a splendid display.
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Pitiless
showing no pity; cruel.
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Pity
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.
a cause for regret or disappointment.
feel sorrow for the misfortunes of.
for pity's sake: used to express impatience or make an urgent appeal
more's the pity: used to express regret about a fact that has just been stated
take pity: show compassion
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Phallic
relating to or resembling a phallus or erect penis.
of or denoting the genital phase of psychosexual development, especially in males.
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Perspicacity
the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
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Populous
having a large population; densely populated.
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Psychoanalytic
relating to or involving psychoanalysis.
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Paralytic-demonic hallucinations
the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis, where individuals experience temporary paralysis and frightening hallucinations, sometimes perceived as demonic or otherworldly presences, during the transition between sleep and wakefulness.
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Profitably
in a way that yields profit or financial gain.
in a beneficial or useful manner.
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Postmodernism
broad intellectual, cultural, and artistic movement that emerged in the late 20th century, characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives, an emphasis on pluralism and fragmentation, and a critical examination of established social and cultural structures
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Prosaically
in a dull, ordinary, or unimaginative way, lacking interest or excitement
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Premature
not yet ready
occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.
(of a baby) born before the end of the full term of gestation, especially three or more weeks before.
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Propitious
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
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Prehension
the action of grasping or seizing.
an interaction of a subject with an event or entity which involves perception but not necessarily cognition.
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Pleasurable
Gratifying, pleasing, enjoyable, pleasant, or agreeable
Causing a feeling of enjoyment, whether sensory or emotional.
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Pleasure
A state of conscious resonance wherein experience aligns harmoniously with one’s cognitive, emotional, or sensory desires and/or wishes—momentarily reducing entropy in the brain’s predictive models, and producing a felt sense of coherence, reward, or vitality.
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Pesk
causing trouble; annoying.
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Pyrrhic
ˈpirik
(of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor.
a metrical foot of two short or unaccented syllables.
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Prowl
(of a person or animal) move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of or as if in search of prey.
an act of prowling.
on the prowl: (of a person or animal) moving around in search or as if in search of prey.
