Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Pressure cooker
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
B2 noun
prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
B2 adjective
prestigious
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
B2 adverb
presumably
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
B2 verb
presume
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
C1 noun
Presumption
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
C2 adjective
presumptive
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
C1 adjective
presumptuous
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
B2 noun
Pretence
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
A2 verb
pretend
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
B2 noun
pretense
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
C1 noun
pretension
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
C1 adjective
pretentious
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
C2 adjective
preternatural
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
C1 noun
Pretext
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
A1 adjective
Pretty
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
B2 verb
prevail
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
C1 noun
prevalence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
C1 adjective
Prevalent
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
C2 verb
prevaricate
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
A2 verb
prevent
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
B1 noun
prevention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
B2 adjective
Preventive
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
B1 verb
prevents
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.