Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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paramour

noun
/ˈpærəmʊr/

a lover, especially an illicit one

"The secret paramour was finally revealed."

noun
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

"His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone."

noun
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

"The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him."

adjective
/ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

"She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside."

noun
/ˈpærəpɛt/

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

"The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection."

noun
/ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

"The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box."

verb
/ˈpærəfreɪz/

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

"The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words."

noun
/ˈpærəsaɪt/

An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the host’s expense.

"The parasite weakened the tree by feeding on its nutrients."

noun
/ˈpɑr.bəl/

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

"Mother prepared parbal curry with fish."

noun
/ˈpɑr.səl/

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

"The postman delivered a parcel to our door."

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parch

verb
/pɑːrtʃ/

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

"The scorching sun began to parch the fields."

adjective
/pɑːrtʃt/

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

"After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst."

noun
/ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment."

noun
/ˈpɑr.dən/

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

"I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting."

adjective
/ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

able to be forgiven; excusable

"His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances."

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pare

verb
/per/

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

"She pared the apple before eating it."

noun
/ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

"Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children."

noun
/ˈpɛərənt/

a mother or father of a person or animal

"Both of his parents are teachers."

noun
/ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

"Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court."

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parental

adjective
/pəˈrɛntəl/

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

"Parental guidance is important for a child's development."

noun
/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.

"The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text."

adjective
/ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

"He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture."

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parenting

noun
/ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

"Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence."

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Parents

noun
ˈpɛrənts

One's father and mother.

"The family tree starts with the child's parents."

noun
/pəˈraɪə/

An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.

"After the scandal, he became a social pariah."

noun
/ˈpærɪʃ/

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

"The parish gathered for Sunday service."

adjective
/pəˈrɪʒən/

relating to Paris or its people

"She wore a Parisian style dress at the party."

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parity

noun
/ˈpærɪti/

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

"The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women."

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park

noun
/pɑːrk/

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

"The children were playing in the park."

noun
/ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time

"There was no available parking near the restaurant."

noun
/ˈpɑːrləns/

a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group

"In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning."

noun, verb
/ˈpɑːrli/

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

"The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender."

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parliament

noun
/ˈpɑːrləmənt/

the highest legislative body in a country

"The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate."

adjective
/ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

"The country follows a parliamentary form of government."

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parlor

noun
/ˈpɑːrlər/

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

"They welcomed the guests into the front parlor."

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parlous

adjective
/ˈpɑːrləs/

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

"The company is in a parlous financial state."

adjective
/pəˈroʊkiəl/

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

"His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues."

noun
/ˈpærədi/

A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature, music, or style.

"The comedian performed a parody of the president’s speech."

adjective
/pəˈrɒnɪməs/

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

"The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous."

noun
/ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

"She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter."

noun
/ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

"The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor."

noun
/ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

The art or technique of laying parquet floors.

"The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes."

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parricide

noun
/ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.

"The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident."

noun/verb
/ˈpær.ət/

A brightly colored bird that can imitate human speech; to repeat words mechanically without understanding.

"The child parroted the teacher's words without thinking."

noun
/ˈpær.ət biːk/

a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak

"The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden."

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parry

verb
/ˈpæri/

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

"He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes."

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parse

verb
/pɑːrs/

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

"The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently."

adjective
/ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

"The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment."

noun
/ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

"His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses."

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noun
ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.

"The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax."