Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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physics

noun
/ˈfɪzɪks/

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

"She decided to major in physics at the university."

noun
/ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

"Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth."

noun
/ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

the study of facial features to judge character or personality

"He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces."

noun
/ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

the study of the physical features of the earth's surface

"He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region."

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adjective
/ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

relating to the functions and processes of living organisms

"The study focused on the physiological responses to stress."

noun
/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

"She is majoring in human physiology at the university."

noun
/fɪˈziːk/

the form, size, and development of a person's body

"He has an athletic physique due to years of training."

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noun
/ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

"Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation."

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noun
ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

"Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity."

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noun
ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

"Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients."

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Piano

noun
/piˈænoʊ/

a large musical instrument with a keyboard, played by pressing keys that cause hammers to strike strings

"She played a beautiful tune on the piano during the concert."

adjective
/ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

"The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond."

adjective
/ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

of little value or importance; trivial

"He complained about the picayune details of the contract."

noun
/ˈpɪkəloʊ/

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

"She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert."

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pick

verb
/pɪk/

to choose, select, or gather something from a group

"He picked the red apple from the tree."

phrasal verb
/pɪk ʌp/

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

"She picked up the book from the floor."

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Pick-axe

noun
/ˈpɪk.æks/

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

"The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface."

noun
/ˈpɪkʌp/

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

"The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods."

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Picture

noun
/ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography

"The picture on the wall was painted by a famous artist."

adjective
/ˈpɪdlɪŋ/

trivial or insignificant; very small

"He made a piddling amount of money from that deal."

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Pie

noun
/paɪ/

a baked dish typically consisting of a pastry crust and filling

"She baked an apple pie for dessert."

adjective
/ˈpaɪbɔːld/

having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white

"The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots."

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piece

noun
/piːs/

a portion or part of something

"He gave me a piece of cake."

noun
/ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

"The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses."

adjective
/ˈpiːsmiːl/

done or made in separate stages rather than all at once

"The construction of the new building was carried out piecemeal over several years."

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pied

adjective
/paɪd/

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

"The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body."

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verb
/pɪəs/

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

"The arrow will pierce through the target."

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Piety

noun
/ˈpaɪəti/

the quality of being religious or showing reverence for God

"Her piety was evident in the way she prayed every morning."

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Pig

noun
/pɪɡ/

a farm animal with a snout used for digging and a curly tail; kept for meat such as pork or bacon

"The pig rolled happily in the mud."

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Pigeon

noun
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

"The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk."

noun
/ˈpɪɡmənt/

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

"The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue."

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noun
/ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

"Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues."

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pile

noun
/paɪl/

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

"He placed the books in a pile on the table."

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pilfer

verb
/ˈpɪlfər/

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

"The employee was caught pilfering office supplies."

noun
/ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

"The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage."

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Pilgrim

noun
/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."

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pill

noun
/pɪl/

a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed

"He took a pill to relieve his headache."

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pillage

verb
/ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

"The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables."

noun
/ˈpɪlər/

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

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

noun
/pɪˈlɑːf/

a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables

"We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner."

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pillory

noun/verb
/ˈpɪləri/

a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule

"The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at."

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Pillow

noun
/ˈpɪloʊ/

a soft cushion filled with material used to support the head while sleeping or resting

"She placed her head on the soft pillow and fell asleep quickly."

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Pilot

noun/verb
/ˈpaɪlət/

a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial

"She piloted the plane safely through the storm."

noun
/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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pin

noun
/pɪn/

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

"She used a pin to attach the note to the board."

noun
/ˈpɪnsərz/

a gripping tool with two arms used for holding or pulling objects

"He used pincers to remove the hot nail from the wood."

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pinch

verb
/pɪntʃ/

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

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

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pinchers

noun
/ˈpɪntʃərz/

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

"Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely."

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pine

verb
/paɪn/

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

"He pined for his hometown after moving abroad."

noun
/ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

"The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top."