Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/pərˈdɪʃən/

A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.

"The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition."

noun
/pərˈkʌʃən/

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

"The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra."

noun
/ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

"She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator."

verb
/ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

"The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater."

adjective
/pərˈsɪpiənt/

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

"As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play."

noun
/pərˈsɪpiəns/

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

"His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator."

Perched rice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

"I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack."

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perch

verb
/pɜːrtʃ/

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

"The bird perched on the fence."

adjective
/pərˈsɛptɪv/

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

"She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong."

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noun
/pərˈsɛpʃən/

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something; an interpretation of sensory information.

"Public perception of the issue has changed over time."

adjective
/pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

"There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere."

noun
/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

"The percentage of students who passed the exam was high."

noun; adverb
/pərˈsɛnt/

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

"Sales increased by ten percent this year."

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perceived

verb
/pərˈsiːvd/

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

"She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice."

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verb
/pərˈsiːv/

To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.

"She perceived a change in his tone of voice."

perceivable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
পারসিভেবল

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

"The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas."

Perambulator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram

"She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully."

verb
/pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

"They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights."

adverb
/pɜːr ˈseɪ/

By or in itself; intrinsically.

"The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement."

Per boiled rice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice

"Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice."

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per

preposition
/pɜːr/

for each, according to

"The tickets are priced at $20 per person."

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pepper

noun
/ˈpɛpər/

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

"I like to add pepper to my soup."

people definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiːpl/

a group of human beings collectively

"The people in the town gathered for the festival."

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peon

noun
/ˈpiːɒn/

a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks

"The office peon delivered the files to each department."

penury definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpɛnjʊri/

extreme poverty or destitution

"He grew up in penury but became successful later in life."

adjective
/pəˈnjʊəriəs/

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

"The penurious family struggled to buy food."

noun
/ˈpɛbl/

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

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

payment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpeɪmənt/

the action or process of paying money for something

"The payment for the order was received yesterday."

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pc

noun
/ˈpiːˈsi/

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

"I just bought a new PC for work."

Pea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pea

noun
/piː/

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

"The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner."

peace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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peace

noun
/piːs/

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

"They hope for peace in the region."

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Peaceable

adjective
/ˈpiːsəbl/

inclined to avoid conflict; friendly and non-violent in nature

"She is a peaceable neighbor who never quarrels with anyone."

Peaceful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Peaceful

adjective
/ˈpiːsfl/

free from disturbance; calm and tranquil

"The village remained peaceful even during the festival."

Peach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Peach

noun
/piːtʃ/

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

"The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it."

Peacock flower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

"The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer."

Peahen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiː.hən/

female peacock

"The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock."

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Peak

noun
/piːk/

the pointed top of a mountain or hill, or the highest point of something

"They reached the peak of the mountain after hours of hiking."

Peanut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiːnʌt/

a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter

"He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening."

Pear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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."

Pearl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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."

Pearl drop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɜːrl drɒp/

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

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

peasant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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
/ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

the science or art of teaching

"He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher."

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."

pedagogical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/

relating to the methods and practice of teaching

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

pedagogy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

adjective
/pɪˈkjuːliər/

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

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

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pedagogue

noun
/ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

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