Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.

"The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets."

adjective
/pərˈtɜːrbd/

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

"He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news."

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pit

noun
/pɪt/

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

"The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation."

Planet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈplænɪt/

a celestial body that orbits a star

"Earth is the third planet from the Sun."

plane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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plane

noun,verb
/pleɪn/

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

"The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood."

plan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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plan

noun
/plæn/

a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

"We need a clear plan to move forward."

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plait

noun,verb
/pleɪt/

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

"She decided to plait her hair before the party."

adjective
/ˈpleɪntɪv/

expressing sadness or sorrow

"He raised a plaintive cry for help."

noun
/ˈpleɪntɪf/

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."

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plain

adjective
/pleɪn/

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

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

plagued definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
pleɪɡd

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

"People are plagued by anxiety and depression."

verb
/ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

"He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay."

noun
/ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

"The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay."

adjective
/ˈplæsɪd/

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

"She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her."

noun
/ˈpleɪsmənt/

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

"The company arranged job placement for the graduates."

noun
/pləˈsiːboʊ/

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

"The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug."

place definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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place

noun, verb
/pleɪs/

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

"She placed the books on the table."

placate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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placate

verb
/pləˈkeɪt/

to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe

"He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund."

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pizza

noun
/ˈpiːtsə/

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."

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pixel

noun
/ˈpɪk.səl/

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

"The image is blurry because some pixels are missing."

pivotal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈpɪv.ə.tl/

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

"Her role was pivotal in the success of the project."

pivot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pivot

noun/verb
ˈpɪv.ət

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

"The company decided to pivot its business strategy."

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Pity

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈpɪt.əns/

a very small or inadequate amount of money

"She worked long hours for a mere pittance."

adjective
/ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

"The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people."

adjective
/ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

"The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year."

adjective
/ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

deserving sympathy or compassion

"The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain."

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pithy

adjective
/ˈpɪθ.i/

concise and meaningful; full of substance

"She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly."

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pith

noun
/pɪθ/

the essential or central part of something

"The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most."

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pitfall

noun
/ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

"Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market."

adjective
/ˈpɪtiəs/

deserving or arousing pity; sad and pathetic

"The stray dog looked up with a piteous expression."

Pitcher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpɪtʃər/

a large container with a handle used for pouring liquids

"She filled the pitcher with cold water for the guests."

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pitch

noun
/pɪtʃ/

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

"The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance."

Pitaya / Dragon fruit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɪˈtaɪə/

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

"The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance."

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pin

noun
/pɪn/

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

"She used a pin to attach the note to the board."

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pinion

noun
/ˈpɪnjən/

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

"The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying."

noun
/ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

"She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad."

Pine Apple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/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."

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pine

verb
/paɪn/

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

"He pined for his hometown after moving abroad."

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pinchers

noun
/ˈpɪntʃərz/

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

"Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely."

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pinch

verb
/pɪntʃ/

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

"She pinched a bit of salt into the soup."

Pincers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpɪnsərz/

a gripping tool with two arms used for holding or pulling objects

"He used pincers to remove the hot nail from the wood."

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pillory

noun/verb
/ˈpɪləri/

a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule

"The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at."

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pillage

verb
/ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

"The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables."

noun
/ˈpɪlər/

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

"The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars."

Pillaw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɪˈlɑːf/

a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables

"We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner."

Pilot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pilot

noun/verb
/ˈpaɪlət/

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

"She piloted the plane safely through the storm."

noun
/ˈpɪm.pəl/

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

"She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead."

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Pink

adjective
/pɪŋk/

a color between red and white

"She wore a pink dress to the party."

Pillow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pillow

noun
/ˈpɪloʊ/

a soft cushion filled with material used to support the head while sleeping or resting

"She placed her head on the soft pillow and fell asleep quickly."