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polyarchy

noun C2
/ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

government by many people

"Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power."

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polycracy

noun C2
/ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

"The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms."

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polygamist

noun C2
/ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

"The polygamist had three wives living in different houses."

noun C2
/ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

"The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model."

noun C2
/ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

a person with knowledge of many different subjects

"Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering."

noun C2
/ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

a word with more than one syllable

"The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables."

noun C2
/ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

"Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena."

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noun C2
/ˈpɒmfrɪt/

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

"The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice."

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pommel

noun C2
/ˈpɒm.əl/

the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle

"He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel."

noun C2
/pɒmˈpɒsəti/

self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity

"His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance."

adjective C2
/ˈpɒndərəbl/

able to be considered or thought about

"The evidence was substantial and ponderable."

noun C2
/ˈpɒntɪf/

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

"The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech."

adjective C2
/pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

"His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee."

verb C2
/ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff

"He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour."

noun C2
/ˈpɔːrfəri/

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

"The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues."

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portend

verb C2
/pɔːrˈtɛnd/

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.

"Dark clouds portend a storm."

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portent

noun C2
/ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

"The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble."

adjective C2
/pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

"His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news."

adjective C2
/ˈpɔːrtli/

Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.

"The portly man entered the room with confidence."

noun C2
/poʊˈzɜːr/

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.

"Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments."

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posse

noun C2
/ˈpɒsi/

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

"He arrived at the party with his posse of friends."

adjective C2
/ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

Occurring after a meal.

"He went for a postprandial walk after dinner."

noun C2
/ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

"The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler."

noun C2
/ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

"The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate."

verb C2
/poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

"Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines."

noun C2
/ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection

"The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri."

noun C2
/ˈpoʊltɪs/

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

"The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg."

noun C2
/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

an informal meeting or conference to discuss something

"The team held a quick powwow before the presentation."

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prate

verb C2
/preɪt/

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

"He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements."

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prattle

verb C2
/ˈprætəl/

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

"The children would prattle on about their games."

adjective C2
/ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

"The court’s decision has precedential value."

noun C2
/ˈpriːsɛpt/

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

"Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions."

noun C2
/prɪˈsɛʃən/

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

"Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes."

noun C2
/ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

"The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences."

noun/adjective C2
/prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.

"The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction."

verb C2
/priːˈdɛstɪn/

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

"They believed their paths were predestined by fate."

noun C2
/ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

A strong liking or preference for something.

"She has a predilection for classical music."

noun C2
/priːˈɛmɪnəns/

The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

"The university has gained preeminence in medical research."

noun C2
/priˈɛmpʃən/

The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.

"The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors."

verb C2
/ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

"The workers were preengaged before the project officially started."

verb C2
/ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

To establish or set up beforehand.

"Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting."

verb C2
/ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

to exist beforehand or before something else

"These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology."

noun C2
/ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

the state of existing before something else

"Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul."

adjective C2
/ˈprɛfətɔːri/

serving as an introduction or preface

"He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began."

noun C2
/prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

"He hoped for preferment in the government office."

verb C2
/priːˈfɪɡjər/

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

"The economic reforms prefigure major social changes."

adjective C2
/prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

capable of being grasped or seized

"The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety."

adjective C2
/prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

"The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch."

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prehension

noun C2
/prɪˈhɛnʃən/

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

"Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy."

noun C2
/ˈprɛləsi/

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

"The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions."