Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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paint

verb
/peɪnt/

to apply a colored substance to a surface

"She loves to paint landscapes in her free time."

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Painter

noun
/ˈpeɪn.tər/

a person who paints pictures, or paints walls, buildings, etc.

"The painter spent hours working on the portrait."

noun
/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

a picture or design made using paint

"The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist."

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pair

noun
/per/

two things of the same kind that are used together

"She wore a matching pair of shoes."

noun
/ˈpælɪs/

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

"The royal family lives in a magnificent palace."

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Palanquin

noun
/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

"The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin."

adjective
/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings

"The meal was simple but quite palatable."

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noun
/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

"The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party."

noun
/ˈpæl.ət/

the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor

"She has a refined palate for fine wines."

adjective
/pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

"They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation."

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palaver

noun
/pəˈlæv.ər/

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

"After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan."

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Pale

adjective
/peɪl/

having a light or dull color, especially when compared with something else

"She looked pale after the long illness."

noun
/ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

"She decided to study paleontology at university."

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palestinian

adjective
/pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

relating to Palestine or its people

"The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage."

noun
/ˈpælət/

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

"The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting."

noun
/ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing."

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palinode

noun
/ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

"The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words."

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Pall

verb, noun
/pɔːl/

to lose strength or interest; to become dull or tiresome; also a cloth spread over a coffin

"The excitement of the festival began to pall after several days."

verb
/ˈpælieɪt/

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

"The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain."

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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."

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partisan

noun, adjective
/ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

"The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda."

adverb
/pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

"She is particularly fond of Italian food."

verb
/pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

to mention or describe something in detail

"The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night."

adjective
/pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

specific or special; distinct from others

"He is very particular about his diet."

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noun
/ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

Minute portions of matter.

"PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health."

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particle

noun
/ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

a very small piece or amount of something

"Dust particles floated in the air near the window."

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participation

noun
/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

the action of taking part in something

"Her participation in the competition was commendable."

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verb
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪŋ

Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.

"Participating teams showcased their skills."

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verb
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

to take part in an event or activity

"Many students will participate in the cultural festival."

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noun
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

"Participants will enjoy breathtaking views."

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Participant

noun
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/

a person who takes part in an event or activity

"Each participant received a certificate after the workshop."

adjective
/ˈpɑːrtəbl/

capable of being divided or separated

"The estate was partible among the heirs."

adverb
/ˈpɑːrʃəli/

to some extent but not completely

"The project was partially completed before the deadline."

noun
/ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person

"The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case."

adjective
/ˈpɑːrʃəl/

existing only in part; biased toward one side

"The report gave a partial view of the situation."

adjective
/ˈpɑːt taɪm/

working for only part of the usual working day or week

"She works part-time as a waitress."

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part

noun
/pɑːrt/

a piece or segment of something

"She gave me a part of her chocolate."

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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."

noun
/ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

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

adjective
/ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

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

noun
/ˈpɑːrləns/

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

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

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parlous

adjective
/ˈpɑːrləs/

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

"The company is in a parlous financial state."

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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."

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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parliament

noun
/ˈpɑːrləmənt/

the highest legislative body in a country

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

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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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."

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."

adjective
/pəˈroʊkiəl/

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

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