Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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pace

noun
/peɪs/

the speed at which something happens or is done

"She walked at a slow pace."

noun
/ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

"The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos."

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noun
/pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

"The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth."

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pacifist

noun
/ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

"She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict."

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pacify

verb
/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

to calm someone down; to bring peace to a situation

"The mother tried to pacify the crying baby."

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pack

verb,noun
/pæk/

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

"She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip."

noun
/ˈpækɪdʒ/

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

"He received a package in the mail."

noun
/ˈpæk.ɪt/

a small package or container holding items or information

"He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop."

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Pact

noun
/pækt/

a formal agreement or promise between parties

"The two countries signed a peace pact."

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pad

noun
/pæd/

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

"He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad."

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padding

noun
/ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

"The chair had extra padding for comfort."

noun
/ˈpæd.ək/

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

"The horses were grazing in the paddock."

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Paddy

noun
/ˈpæd.i/

rice grains that are still in their hulls; unhusked rice

"The farmer harvested paddy from the flooded fields."

noun
/ˈpɑːdreɪ/

A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.

"The soldiers attended mass led by the padre."

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paean

noun
/ˈpiːən/

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

"The article was a paean to the beauty of nature."

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Pagan

noun
/ˈpeɪɡən/

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

"The village still kept some pagan traditions alive."

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page

noun
/peɪdʒ/

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

"Turn to the next page for more information."

noun
/ˈpædʒənt/

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

"She won first place in the beauty pageant."

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Pain

noun
/peɪn/

physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury

"She felt a sharp pain in her chest."

adjective
/ˈpeɪn.fəl/

causing physical or emotional pain

"The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care."

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adjective
ˈpeɪn.ləs

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

"Modern methods ensure painless treatment."

adjective
/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

Done with great care and thoroughness.

"The artist completed the project with painstaking detail."

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paint

verb
/peɪnt/

to apply a colored substance to a surface

"She loves to paint landscapes in her free time."

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Painter

noun
/ˈpeɪn.tər/

a person who paints pictures, or paints walls, buildings, etc.

"The painter spent hours working on the portrait."

noun
/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

a picture or design made using paint

"The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist."

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pair

noun
/per/

two things of the same kind that are used together

"She wore a matching pair of shoes."

noun
/ˈpælɪs/

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

"The royal family lives in a magnificent palace."

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Palanquin

noun
/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

"The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin."

adjective
/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings

"The meal was simple but quite palatable."

noun
/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

"The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party."

noun
/ˈpæl.ət/

the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor

"She has a refined palate for fine wines."

adjective
/pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

"They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation."

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palaver

noun
/pəˈlæv.ər/

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

"After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan."

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Pale

adjective
/peɪl/

having a light or dull color, especially when compared with something else

"She looked pale after the long illness."

noun
/ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

"She decided to study paleontology at university."

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palestinian

adjective
/pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

relating to Palestine or its people

"The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage."

noun
/ˈpælət/

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

"The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting."

noun
/ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing."

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palinode

noun
/ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

"The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words."

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Pall

verb, noun
/pɔːl/

to lose strength or interest; to become dull or tiresome; also a cloth spread over a coffin

"The excitement of the festival began to pall after several days."

noun
/ˈpælɪt/

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

"The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport."

verb
/ˈpælieɪt/

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

"The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain."

noun
/ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

"Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients."

adjective
/ˈpælɪd/

pale, typically because of poor health or lack of vitality

"The patient looked pallid after weeks of illness."

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Palm

noun
/pɑːm/

the inner surface of the hand; also a tropical tree with large leaves

"He placed the coin in the palm of her hand."

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palmy

adjective
/ˈpɑːmi/

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

"He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth."

adjective
/ˈpælpəbl̩/

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

"There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room."

verb
/ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

"Her heart began to palpitate with fear."

noun
/ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

"She experienced palpitations before her job interview."

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Palsy

noun
/ˈpɔːlzi/

a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors

"The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy."