Vocabularios

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Pious

adjective C1
/ˈpaɪəs/

devoutly religious or showing strong moral and spiritual devotion

"He led a pious life, always helping those in need."

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piquant

adjective C1
/ˈpiːkənt/

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

"The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor."

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pique

verb C1
/piːk/

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

"Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project."

Pitaya / Dragon fruit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/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."

adjective C1
/ˈpɪtiəs/

deserving or arousing pity; sad and pathetic

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

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pitfall

noun C1
/ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

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

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pithy

adjective C1
/ˈpɪθ.i/

concise and meaningful; full of substance

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

adjective C1
/ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

deserving sympathy or compassion

"The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain."

adjective C1
/ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

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

noun C1
/ˈpɪt.əns/

a very small or inadequate amount of money

"She worked long hours for a mere pittance."

pivot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pivot

noun/verb C1
ˈpɪv.ət

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

"The company decided to pivot its business strategy."

pivotal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/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."

placate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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placate

verb C1
/pləˈkeɪt/

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

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

noun C1
/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."

adjective C1
/ˈplæsɪd/

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

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

noun C1
/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."

verb C1
/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."

plagued definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
pleɪɡd

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

"People are plagued by anxiety and depression."

Plaintiff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈpleɪntɪf/

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

"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."

adjective C1
/ˈpleɪntɪv/

expressing sadness or sorrow

"He raised a plaintive cry for help."

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plait

noun,verb C1
/pleɪt/

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

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

Plantain flower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

"We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner."

noun C1
/ˈplæz.mə/

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

"Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients."

plasticity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/plæsˈtɪsəti/

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

"The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury."

adjective C1
/pləˈtɒnɪk/

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

"They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years."

plausibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

"The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury."

noun C1
/ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

a person who writes plays

"Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time."

Pleasantry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈplez.ən.tri/

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

"They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began."

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pleat

noun, verb C1
/pliːt/

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

"She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume."

plethora definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈplɛθərə/

an excessive amount of something

"She has a plethora of books on her shelf."

adjective C1
/ˈplaɪəbəl/

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

"The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry."

adjective C1
/ˈplaɪənt/

flexible; easily influenced or adaptable

"She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations."

Plight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Plight

noun C1
/plaɪt/

a difficult or dangerous situation

"The refugees described their plight during the war."

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plod

verb C1
/plɒd/

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

"He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired."

adjective C1
/ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

"The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle."

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ploy

noun C1
/plɔɪ/

a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage

"She used a clever ploy to win the debate."

adjective C1
/ˈplʌk.i/

having or showing courage and determination

"The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree."

noun C1
/ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

the feathers covering a bird's body

"The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching."

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plumb

verb C1
/plʌm/

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

"They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake."

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plume

noun C1
/pluːm/

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

"The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet."

plummet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈplʌm.ɪt/

to fall straight down at high speed

"Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash."

plummeting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly

"The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting."

Plunderer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Plunderer

noun C1
/ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

"The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle."

noun C1
/plʊəˈrælɪti/

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

"In the election, she won by a plurality of votes."

noun C1
/ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

a doctor specializing in foot care

"I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain."

noun C1
/poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

the study or theory of poetry and its principles

"He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse."

noun C1
/ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching

"The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes."

adjective C1
/ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

"The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears."

poise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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poise

noun C1
/pɔɪz/

graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure under stress

"She maintained her poise even under intense questioning."

noun C1
/poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

"The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger."