Vocabulary Cards
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B1 adverb
Partly
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
A2 noun
partner
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
B2 noun
partnership
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
C2 noun
parturition
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
A1 noun
party
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
C2 noun
parvenu
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
A2 verb
pass
Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
B2 verb (phrasal)
pass-off
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
C1 adjective
passable
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
B1 noun
passage
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
C1 adjective
passe
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
A2 noun
Passenger
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
C2 noun
Passet
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
C2 adjective
passible
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
B1 noun
passing
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
B2 noun
Passion
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
C1 noun
Passion flower
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
B2 adjective
passionate
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
B2 adjective
passive
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
A2 noun
passport
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
A2 noun
password
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition
past
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
A1 noun
pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
B1 verb
paste
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.