Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Pear

noun
/per/

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

"She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard."

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Pearl

noun
/pɜːrl/

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

"She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding."

noun
/pɜːrl drɒp/

a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants

"The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly."

noun
/ˈpɛzənt/

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

"The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk."

noun
/ˈpɛbl/

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

"He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples."

adjective
/ˈpɛkəbl/

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

"Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness."

noun
/ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

a small or minor fault or sin

"Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake."

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peccant

adjective
/ˈpɛkənt/

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

"The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office."

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Peck

verb
/pɛk/

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

"The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground."

adjective
/ˈpɛktərəl/

Relating to the chest or breast.

"The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles."

verb
/ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

"The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds."

noun
/ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.

"The minister resigned after being accused of peculation."

adjective
/pɪˈkjuːliər/

strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing

"She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants."

adverb
/pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

"She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns."

adjective
/pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

relating to money or financial matters

"They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed."

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adjective
/ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/

relating to the methods and practice of teaching

"The teacher introduced new pedagogical approaches in the classroom."

noun
/ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

the science or art of teaching

"He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher."

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pedagogue

noun
/ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

"The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom."

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noun
/ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/

The art, science, or profession of teaching and education methods.

"Modern pedagogy emphasizes student-centered learning."

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pedal

noun, verb
/ˈpɛdəl/

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

"He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal."

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pedant

noun
/ˈpɛdənt/

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

"The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details."

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adjective
/pəˈdæntɪk/

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

"Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull."

noun
/ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

Excessive concern with minor details or rules.

"His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long."

verb
/ˈpɛdəl/

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

"Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists."

noun
/ˈpɛdlər/

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

"The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits."

noun
/ˈpɛdəstəl/

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

"The statue was placed on a marble pedestal."

noun, adjective
/pəˈdɛstriən/

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

"The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk."

pedestrianization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

"The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution."

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pediatrician

noun
/ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

"The pediatrician examined the child carefully."

noun
/ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

"She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school."

noun
/ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something

"The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations."

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pediment

noun
/ˈpɛdɪmənt/

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

"The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures."

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pedology

noun
/pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

The study of soils in their natural environment.

"Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility."

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peel

verb
/piːl/

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

"She peeled the mango before eating it."

noun
/ˈpiː.lər/

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

"Use a peeler to remove the potato skin."

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peep

verb
/piːp/

to look quickly or secretly, especially through a narrow opening

"The child tried to peep through the keyhole."

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peer

noun, verb
/pɪə(r)/

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

"He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side."

peer influence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

"Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly."

noun
/ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

"He was elevated to the peerage by the king."

adjective
/ˈpɪələs/

Unequaled; without rival or match.

"Her peerless performance earned her a standing ovation."

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peeve

verb
/piːv/

To annoy or irritate someone.

"His constant interruptions really peeve me."

adjective
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

"The child grew peevish when denied candy."

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pejorative

adjective
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

"He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents."

pelagic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

"Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast."

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pelf

noun
/pɛlf/

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

"The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf."

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pell-mell

adverb
/ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

"The children ran pell-mell through the playground."

adjective
/pəˈluːsɪd/

Transparently clear; easy to understand.

"The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom."

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pen

noun/verb
/pɛn/

A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.

"She used a pen to sign the document."

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Pen stand

noun
/pen stænd/

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized

"He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk."

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Pen-name

noun
/ˈpen neɪm/

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

"Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens."