Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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
/pəˈrɪʒən/

relating to Paris or its people

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

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."

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Palm

noun
/pɑːm/

the inner surface of the hand; also a tropical tree with large leaves

"He placed the coin in the palm of her hand."

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palmy

adjective
/ˈpɑːmi/

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

"He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth."

adjective
/ˈpælpəbl̩/

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

"There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room."

verb
/ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

"Her heart began to palpitate with fear."

noun
/ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

"She experienced palpitations before her job interview."

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Palsy

noun
/ˈpɔːlzi/

a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors

"The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy."

verb
/ˈpɔːltər/

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

"He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal."

adjective
/ˈpɔːltri/

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

"They offered him a paltry sum for his work."

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paly

adjective
/ˈpeɪli/

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

"The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold."

verb
/ˈpæmpər/

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

"Parents often pamper their first child."

noun
/ˈpæm.flət/

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

"The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition."

noun, verb
/ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause

"In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion."

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Pan

noun, verb
/pæn/

a shallow container used for cooking; also means to criticize severely (verb)

"She cooked the eggs in a frying pan."

adjective
/ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America

"The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent."

noun
/ˌpænəˈsiːə/

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

"Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems."

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noun
/pəˈnæʃ/

Distinctive and stylish elegance or flair.

"She performed the role with great panache."

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noun
/pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds

"The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil."

noun
/ˈpæŋkriəs/

A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

"The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation."

noun
/pænˈdɛmɪk/

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

"The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically."

noun
/ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

"When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd."

verb
/ˈpændər/

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

"The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears."

noun
/ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

"The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers."

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panel

noun
/ˈpænəl/

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

"The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition."

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pang

noun
/pæŋ/

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress

"She felt a pang of guilt after the argument."

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Panic

noun/verb
/ˈpænɪk/

a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior

"The crowd panicked when the fire alarm went off."

adjective
/ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

"The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded."

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panoply

/ˈpæn.ə.pli/

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

"The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons."

noun
/ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

"From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city."

adjective
/ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

"The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean."

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Pant

noun
/pænt/

a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering both legs separately

"He wore a pair of blue pants to the party."

noun
/ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

"Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism."

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pantheon

noun
/ˈpæn.θi.ən/

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

"The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples."

noun
/ˈpæntəmaɪm/

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

"The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater."

noun
/ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

"The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon."

noun
/ˈpæntri/

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

"She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week."

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papa

noun
/ˈpɑːpə/

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

"Papa is picking me up from school today."

noun
/ˈpeɪpəsi/

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

"The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics."

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noun
/pəˈpaɪə/

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

"Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health."

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paper

noun
/ˈpeɪpər/

a thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping

"She wrote her notes on a piece of paper."

noun
/pəˈpaɪrəs/

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

"The ancient scroll was written on papyrus."

noun
/ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

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

"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment."

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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
/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."

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."