Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
protomartyr
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
C2 noun
protoplasm
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
C2 noun
protuberance
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
C2 adjective
protuberant
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
C2 verb
protuberate
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
C2 noun
provender
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
C2 adjective
provident
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
C2 adjective
providential
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
C2 adjective
provisory
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
C2 noun
proxemics
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
C2 adverb
proximately
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
C2 noun
prude
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
C2 adjective
prudential
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
C2 noun
prudery
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
C2 adjective
prudish
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
C2 adjective
prurient
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
C2 noun
pseudapostle
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
C2 noun
pseudonymity
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
C2 noun
Psychographics
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
C2 verb
pucker
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C2 adjective
puckish
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
C2 adjective
pudgy
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
C2 adjective
puerile
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
C2 noun
pugilism
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.