Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Perfume definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

"She wore her favorite perfume to the party."

Permanent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈpɜːrmənənt/

lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change

"She decided to get a permanent job after years of freelancing."

permanently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

"She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies."

permit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/pərˈmɪt/

to allow or give consent for something to happen

"The manager permitted the team to leave early."

personal data definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

"Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age."

Personality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/

The combination of qualities or characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character.

"Her cheerful personality makes her very popular."

Personally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈpɜːsənəli/

in a way that relates to the individual personally

"I personally believe in the importance of hard work."

persuade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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persuade

verb B1
/pərˈsweɪd/

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

"He persuaded his friend to join the club."

pharmacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfɑːrməsi/

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

"I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics."

photocopy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

"Please photocopy these documents before the meeting."

phrase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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phrase

noun B1
/freɪz/

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

"He gave a memorable phrase at the conference."

phrases definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
freɪzɪz

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

"Learn common phrases for daily use."

physically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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physically

adverb B1
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/

in a physical manner; relating to the body

"She is physically strong and healthy."

physics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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physics

noun B1
/ˈfɪzɪks/

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

"She decided to major in physics at the university."

pickup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɪkʌp/

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

"The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods."

Pigeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pigeon

noun B1
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

"The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk."

pile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pile

noun B1
/paɪl/

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

"He placed the books in a pile on the table."

pill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pill

noun B1
/pɪl/

a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed

"He took a pill to relieve his headache."

Pilot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pilot

noun/verb B1
/ˈpaɪlət/

a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial

"She piloted the plane safely through the storm."

Pine Apple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

"The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top."

pipe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pipe

noun B1
/paɪp/

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

"The plumber fixed the broken pipe."

Pity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pity

noun B1
/ˈpɪti/

the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others

"It’s a pity that she couldn’t come to the party."

plain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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plain

adjective B1
/pleɪn/

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

"She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony."

planning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈplænɪŋ/

the process of making plans for something

"The planning for the event took months."

platform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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platform

noun B1
/ˈplætfɔːrm/

a raised level surface on which people or things can stand

"The train arrived on platform five."

platforms definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

"Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions."

Plum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Plum

noun B1
/plʌm/

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

"The purple plum was juicy and delicious."

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plumber

noun B1
/ˈplʌm.ər/

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

"The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen."

adjective B1
/ˈplʊrəl/

denoting more than one person or thing

"The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'."

podcasts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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podcasts

noun B1
ˈpɒdkɑːsts

A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

"Podcasts are great for improving listening."

Poison definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Poison

noun B1
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

"The snake's bite contains deadly poison."

Polar Bear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Polar Bear

noun B1
/ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions

"The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters."

pole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

pole

noun B1
/poʊl/

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

"They placed the flag on top of the pole."

policy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɑːləsi/

a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual

"The company revised its privacy policy last month."

Politely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/pəˈlaɪt.li/

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

"She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments."

political definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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political

adjective B1
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

relating to the government, politics, or public affairs of a country

"The political situation in the country is unstable."

politician definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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politician

noun B1
/pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

"The politician promised to improve the economy."

politics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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politics

noun B1
/ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

"Politics often involves making difficult decisions."

Pond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pond

noun B1
/pɒnd/

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake

"The children were feeding ducks at the pond."

Pony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pony

noun B1
/ˈpoʊni/

a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high

"The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm."

Popularity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌpɒpjəˈlærəti/

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

"The singer gained huge popularity after her new album release."

pork definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pork

noun B1
/pɔːrk/

the flesh of a pig used as food

"He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons."

Port definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

Port

noun B1
/pɔːrt/

a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods

"The ship docked at the port after a long voyage."

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portion

noun B1
/ˈpɔːrʃən/

A part or share of something.

"She ate only a small portion of the meal."

portrait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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portrait

noun B1
/ˈpɔːtrət/

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

"The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife."

postpone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

to delay something to a later time

"The meeting was postponed until next week."

potential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B1
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent ability.

"She has great potential to become a successful leader."

pound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pound

noun, verb B1
/paʊnd/

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

"The price of the book is five pounds."

pour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pour

verb B1
/pɔːr/

to cause a liquid to flow from a container

"She poured the tea into the cup."

Poverty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɒvəti/

the state of being extremely poor

"Poverty is a major issue in many countries."