Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

"She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad."

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pinion

noun
/ˈpɪnjən/

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

"The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying."

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Pink

adjective
/pɪŋk/

a color between red and white

"She wore a pink dress to the party."

noun
/ˈpɪnəs/

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

"The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore."

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pinnacle

noun
/ˈpɪnəkəl/

the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement

"Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career."

verb
/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

to locate or identify something with precision

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

noun
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪər/

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

"She is a pioneer in renewable energy research."

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adjective
ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

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

"The scientist made pioneering discoveries."

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adjective + noun
ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.

"Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration."

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Pious

adjective
/ˈpaɪəs/

devoutly religious or showing strong moral and spiritual devotion

"He led a pious life, always helping those in need."

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pipe

noun
/paɪp/

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

"The plumber fixed the broken pipe."

noun
/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

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

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piquant

adjective
/ˈpiːkənt/

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

"The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor."

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pique

verb
/piːk/

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

"Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project."

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Piracy

noun
/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
/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."

adjective
/pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

relating to fishing or fishermen

"He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species."

noun
/ˈpɪstl/

a small handheld gun designed to be fired with one hand

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

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pit

noun
/pɪt/

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

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

noun
/pɪˈtaɪə/

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

"The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance."

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pitch

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈpɪtʃər/

a large container with a handle used for pouring liquids

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

adjective
/ˈpɪtiəs/

deserving or arousing pity; sad and pathetic

"The stray dog looked up with a piteous expression."

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pitfall

noun
/ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

"Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market."

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pith

noun
/pɪθ/

the essential or central part of something

"The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most."

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pithy

adjective
/ˈpɪθ.i/

concise and meaningful; full of substance

"She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly."

adjective
/ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

deserving sympathy or compassion

"The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain."

adjective
/ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

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

adjective
/ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

"The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people."

noun
/ˈpɪt.əns/

a very small or inadequate amount of money

"She worked long hours for a mere pittance."

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Pity

noun
/ˈpɪti/

the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others

"It’s a pity that she couldn’t come to the party."

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pivot

noun/verb
ˈpɪv.ət

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

"The company decided to pivot its business strategy."

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adjective
/ˈpɪv.ə.tl/

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

"Her role was pivotal in the success of the project."

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pixel

noun
/ˈpɪk.səl/

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

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

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pizza

noun
/ˈpiːtsə/

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."

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placate

verb
/pləˈkeɪt/

to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe

"He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund."

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place

noun, verb
/pleɪs/

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

"She placed the books on the table."

noun
/pləˈsiːboʊ/

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

"The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug."

noun
/ˈpleɪsmənt/

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

"The company arranged job placement for the graduates."

adjective
/ˈplæsɪd/

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

"She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her."

noun
/ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

"The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay."

verb
/ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

"He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay."

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verb
pleɪɡd

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

"People are plagued by anxiety and depression."

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plain

adjective
/pleɪn/

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

"She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony."

noun
/ˈpleɪntɪf/

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."

adjective
/ˈpleɪntɪv/

expressing sadness or sorrow

"He raised a plaintive cry for help."

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plait

noun,verb
/pleɪt/

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

"She decided to plait her hair before the party."

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plan

noun
/plæn/

a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

"We need a clear plan to move forward."

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plane

noun,verb
/pleɪn/

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

"The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood."

noun
/ˈplænɪt/

a celestial body that orbits a star

"Earth is the third planet from the Sun."