Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈprɒspər/

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

"With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career."

noun
/prəˈspɛktəs/

a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering

"The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students."

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noun
/ˈprɒs.pekts/

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

"The prospects for growth look promising."

adjective
/prəˈspɛktɪv/

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

"The company is meeting with prospective clients next week."

noun
/ˈprɒspɛktər/

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

"The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold."

adjective
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

"She holds progressive views on social justice and equality."

noun
/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

"The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places."

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prohibitionist

noun
/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

"The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town."

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adjective
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

"The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families."

adjective
/prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

"The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region."

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noun, verb
/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ (noun), /prəˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.

"The company plans to project its growth over the next five years."

noun
/prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

"The soldier dodged the incoming projectile."

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noun
/prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on current trends.

"The sales projection shows a steady increase in revenue."

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noun
ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

"These projects aim for technological breakthroughs."

noun, adjective
/ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

"The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles."

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verb
/prəˈlɪfəreɪt/

To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.

"Social media has allowed misinformation to proliferate."

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noun
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/

A rapid increase or spread of something, especially in number or amount.

"The proliferation of smartphones has changed the way we communicate."

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adjective
/prəˈlɪfɪk/

producing many works, results, or offspring; highly productive

"She is a prolific writer who publishes several books a year."

adjective
/ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

using too many words; tediously lengthy

"The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep."

noun
/prəˈlɪksɪti/

the quality of being tediously wordy and long

"The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting."

noun
/ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

an introduction to a book, play, or event

"The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past."

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verb
/prəˈlɒŋ/

to make something last longer; to extend in time

"The treatment helped to prolong the patient’s life."

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adjective
prəˈlɒŋd

Something that continues for longer than normal

"Prolonged sleep deprivation affects overall well-being."

noun, verb
/ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

"They went for a promenade along the seaside."

noun
/ˈprɒmɪnəns/

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

"Her work gained prominence after the award."

adjective
/ˈprɒmɪnənt/

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

"He is a prominent leader in the community."

adjective
/prəˈmɪskjuəs/

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

"The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle."

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noun
/ˈprɒmɪs/

a statement that one will definitely do something or that something will happen

"I made a promise to help her with the project."

adjective
/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

showing signs of future success or potential

"She is a promising young scientist with great ideas."

adjective
/ˈprɒmɪsəri/

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

"He signed a promissory note to repay the loan."

noun
/ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

"The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea."

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verb
/prəˈmoʊt/

To support or encourage the growth, sale, or acceptance of something.

"The company worked hard to promote its new product."

noun
/prəˈmoʊ.tər/

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

"The promoter organized a concert for the new band."

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verb
prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

To support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim; to help or encourage the progress or development of something.

"Promoting education can significantly improve children's lives."

verb, noun, adjective
/prɑːmpt/

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

"His speech prompted the audience to ask questions."

verb
/ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

"The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy."

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Prone

adjective
/proʊn/

likely to suffer from or experience something, especially something unfortunate

"He is prone to headaches when he works too long."

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prong

noun
/prɔːŋ/

a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork

"The fork has four prongs."

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pronounce

verb
/prəˈnaʊns/

to say words correctly; to declare officially

"She can pronounce French words perfectly."

adjective
/prəˈnaʊnst/

very noticeable or strongly marked

"There is a pronounced difference between the two styles."

noun
/prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

"Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly."

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proof

noun
/pruːf/

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

"The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt."

verb
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/

to read written material and mark any errors

"She proofread the report before submission."

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prop

noun
/prɒp/

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

"The actor forgot his prop on stage."

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prorogue

verb
/prəˈroʊɡ/

to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it

"The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved."

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noun
/prəˈpʌlʃən/

The action of driving or pushing something forward.

"The ship uses nuclear energy for propulsion."

adjective
/prəˈpʌlsɪv/

Having the power to drive or push something forward.

"The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground."

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noun
/prəˈpraɪəti/

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.

"He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public."

adjective
/proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

"The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic."

noun
/proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage

"The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage."