Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/præns/

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

"The horse pranced around the field gracefully."

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prank

noun
/præŋk/

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

"They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party."

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prate

verb
/preɪt/

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

"He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements."

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prattle

verb
/ˈprætəl/

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

"The children would prattle on about their games."

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Prawn

noun
/prɔːn/

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

"The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk."

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pray

verb
/preɪ/

to speak to a deity, especially for help or thanks

"Every night, she prays for her family’s safety."

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prayer

noun
/ˈprɛər/

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

"She recited a prayer before the meal."

verb
/priːˈɛmpt/

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

"The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies."

verb
/priːtʃ/

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

"The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness."

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noun
/ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

"The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles."

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adjective
/prɪˈkɛəriəs/

not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain

"The climber was in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff."

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Precaution

noun
/prɪˈkɔːʃən/

a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger

"You should take precaution when crossing a busy road."

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precede

verb
/prɪˈsiːd/

to come before something in time, order, or position

"A short introduction will precede the main lecture."

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preceded

verb
/prɪˈsiːdɪd/

came before something in time, order, or position

"Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall."

noun
/ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

"Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory."

noun
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

"The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases."

adjective
/ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

"The court’s decision has precedential value."

noun
/ˈpriːsɛpt/

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

"Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions."

noun
/prɪˈsɛʃən/

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

"Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes."

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precinct

noun
/ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

"She went to vote at her local precinct."

noun
/ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

"The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences."

adjective
/ˈprɛʃəs/

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

"This ring is very precious to my grandmother."

noun
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

"The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below."

noun/adjective
/prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.

"The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction."

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verb/noun/adjective
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/

As a verb: to cause an event or situation, often suddenly or prematurely; as a noun: a solid formed in a chemical solution; as an adjective: done hastily.

"The government's decision to raise taxes precipitated widespread protests."

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noun
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

Moisture that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail; or the process of being precipitated.

"Heavy precipitation is expected in the northern region tomorrow."

adjective
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

"The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope."

noun
/ˈpreɪsiː/

a short summary of a text or speech

"She wrote a précis of the lecture for her classmates."

adjective
/prɪˈsaɪs/

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

"She gave precise instructions for the experiment."

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adverb
/prɪˈsaɪsli/

in exact terms; without vagueness

"She explained the process precisely."

precision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/prɪˈsɪʒən/

The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.

"The surgeon operated with great precision."

precision agriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.

"Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency."

verb
/prɪˈkluːd/

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

"Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic."

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precocious

adjective
/prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.

"The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five."

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noun
/ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

"The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains."

noun
/ˈprɛdətər/

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

"Lions are powerful predators in the savannah."

adjective
/ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

"The predatory bird swooped down on its prey."

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Predecessor

noun
/ˈprɛdəˌsɛsər/

A person who held a position or office before the current holder.

"The new CEO thanked her predecessor for his service."

verb
/priːˈdɛstɪn/

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

"They believed their paths were predestined by fate."

verb
/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

to establish or decide something in advance

"The outcome of the match seemed predetermined."

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noun
/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

"She found herself in a difficult predicament."

noun/verb
/ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

"His theory is predicated on sound research."

verb
/prɪˈdɪkt/

to say what will happen in the future based on knowledge or reasoning

"Experts predict a rise in fuel prices."

adjective
/prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

able to be predicted or foreseen

"His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior."

noun
/prɪˈdɪkʃən/

A statement about what will happen in the future based on knowledge or evidence.

"Her prediction about the weather turned out to be accurate."

noun
/ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

A strong liking or preference for something.

"She has a predilection for classical music."

verb
/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

"His genetics may predispose him to diabetes."

adjective
/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

"She is predisposed to trust people easily."

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noun
/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

a tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

"She has a predisposition to anxiety."

noun
/prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

"The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever."