Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

pierce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pɪəs/

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

"The arrow will pierce through the target."

Pilgrim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pilgrim

noun B2
/ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

"The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine."

noun B2
/ˈpɪlər/

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

"The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars."

Pimple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɪm.pəl/

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

"She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead."

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pinch

verb B2
/pɪntʃ/

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

"She pinched a bit of salt into the soup."

pine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pine

verb B2
/paɪn/

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

"He pined for his hometown after moving abroad."

verb B2
/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

to locate or identify something with precision

"The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect."

Pioneer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪər/

a person who is among the first to explore, develop, or innovate in a field

"She is a pioneer in renewable energy research."

pioneering definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

Involving new ideas or methods; being the first to develop or use new methods, ideas, or products.

"The scientist made pioneering discoveries."

pipeline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

"The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas."

Piracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Piracy

noun B2
/ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

"Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually."

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Pirate

noun B2
/ˈpaɪrət/

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who illegally copies or uses another's work

"The pirate captured the merchant ship and stole its treasure."

Pistol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɪstl/

a small handheld gun designed to be fired with one hand

"The officer drew his pistol when he saw the suspect."

pit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pit

noun B2
/pɪt/

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

"The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation."

pitch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pitch

noun B2
/pɪtʃ/

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

"The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance."

Pitcher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɪtʃər/

a large container with a handle used for pouring liquids

"She filled the pitcher with cold water for the guests."

adjective B2
/ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

"The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year."

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pixel

noun B2
/ˈpɪk.səl/

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

"The image is blurry because some pixels are missing."

placement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpleɪsmənt/

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

"The company arranged job placement for the graduates."

planner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈplænər/

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

"She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings."

Plantain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈplæn.tɪn/

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

"Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries."

noun B2
/plænˈteɪʃən/

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

"The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley."

noun, verb B2
/ˈplɑːstər/

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

"The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth."

noun B2
/plæˈtoʊ/

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

"After months of growth, sales reached a plateau."

plausible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈplɔːzəbl/

seeming reasonable or probable

"Her explanation of the event sounded plausible."

adjective B2
/ˈpleɪfəl/

full of fun and high spirits; lively

"The puppy was very playful, running around the garden."

playoff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

"The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season."

Plea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Plea

noun B2
/pliː/

a request or appeal, especially in a legal context

"The defendant entered a guilty plea in court."

plead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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plead

verb B2
/pliːd/

to make an emotional or earnest request; to state in court

"She pleaded with him to stay."

adjective B2
/ˈplɛʒərəbl/

giving pleasure or enjoyment

"Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity."

Pledge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/plɛdʒ/

a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something

"He gave a pledge to support the cause."

adjective B2
/ˈplɛntɪfəl/

Existing in great quantity; abundant.

"Food and water were plentiful in the village."

plot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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plot

noun B2
/plɒt/

a secret plan or scheme, often with bad intentions

"The villain made a plot to steal the treasure."

plough definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/plaʊ/

a large farming tool used to break up and turn over soil before planting crops

"The oxen pulled the heavy plough across the field."

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pluck

verb B2
/plʌk/

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

"She plucked a flower from the garden."

plug definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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plug

noun B2
/plʌɡ/

a device used to connect or block an opening

"She inserted the plug into the socket."

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plump

adjective B2
/plʌmp/

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

"The cat was plump and well-fed."

plunge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/plʌndʒ/

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

"She plunged into the swimming pool."

Podium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpoʊdiəm/

a small platform on which a person stands to speak or conduct an orchestra

"The speaker stepped onto the podium to deliver the speech."

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poetic

adjective B2
/poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

"Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience."

adjective B2
/ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

"She made a pointed remark about his behavior."

Poisonous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/

Containing poison; capable of causing illness or death.

"Some mushrooms are highly poisonous."

poke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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poke

verb B2
/poʊk/

to push something with a finger or a pointed object

"He poked the fire with a stick."

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polar

adjective B2
/ˈpoʊ.lər/

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

"Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth."

polish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

"She needs to polish her shoes before the interview."

adjective B2
/ˈpɒlɪʃt/

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

"She gave a polished performance at the recital."

politically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

in a way that relates to politics or government

"The country is politically divided between two major parties."

poll definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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poll

noun/verb B2
/pəʊl/

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

"The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy."

noun B2
/ˈpɒlən/

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

"Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey."

pollutants definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pəˈluːtənts/

Harmful substances that contaminate the environment, including air, water, and soil, potentially causing damage to living organisms and ecosystems.

"Pollutants in the air can have harmful effects on human health."