Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
profuse
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
C2 noun
profusion
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
C2 noun
progenitor
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
C1 noun
progeny
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
C2 adjective
prognathous
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
C1 noun
prognosis
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
C2 verb
prognosticate
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
C2 noun
prognostication
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
A2 noun
program
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
B1 noun
programing
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
B1 noun
programming
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
A2 noun
progress
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
B2 noun
progression
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
B2 adjective
progressive
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
B2 verb
prohibit
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
B2 noun
prohibition
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
C2 noun
prohibitionist
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
C1 adjective
prohibitive
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
C2 adjective
prohibitory
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
A2 noun
project
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
C1 noun
projectile
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
B2 noun
projection
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
A2 noun
projects
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
C1 noun, adjective
proletarian
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.