Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
prospects
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
C1 noun
prospectus
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
B2 verb
prosper
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
B2 noun
prosperity
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
B2 adjective
Prosperous
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
C1 adjective/verb
prostrate
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
B2 noun
protagonist
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
C2 adjective
protean
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
A2 verb
protect
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
B1 noun
protection
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
C1 noun
protectionism
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
B2 adjective
protective
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
B2 noun
protector
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
C2 noun
protectorate
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
C1 noun
protege
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
B1 noun
protein
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
B1 noun
proteins
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
B1 noun
protest
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
C1 noun
protestant
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
B2 noun
protester
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
B2 noun
protocol
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
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.
B2 noun
prototype
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.