Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

"The controversial decision polarized public opinion."

adjective
/ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions

"The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change."

pole

noun
/poʊl/

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

"They placed the flag on top of the pole."

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polemic

noun
/pəˈlɛmɪk/

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

"The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies."

adjective
/pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

"She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs."

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polemics

noun
/pəˈlɛmɪks/

the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute

"The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms."

noun
/ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

"Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean."

noun
/pəˈliːs/

a body of officers representing the civil authority of government

"The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene."

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policeman

noun
/pəˈliːsmən/

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

"The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection."

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noun
/ˈpɑːləsi/

a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual

"The company revised its privacy policy last month."

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verb
/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

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

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

adjective
/ˈpɒlɪʃt/

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

"She gave a polished performance at the recital."

adjective
/pəˈlaɪt/

Showing good manners and respect towards others.

"He was very polite to the elderly woman."

adverb
/pəˈlaɪt.li/

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

"She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments."

adjective
/ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

"It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument."

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political

adjective
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

relating to the government, politics, or public affairs of a country

"The political situation in the country is unstable."

adverb
/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

in a way that relates to politics or government

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

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politician

noun
/pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

"The politician promised to improve the economy."

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politics

noun
/ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

"Politics often involves making difficult decisions."

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polity

noun
/ˈpɒlɪti/

an organized society or form of government

"The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states."

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poll

noun/verb
/pəʊl/

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

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

noun
/ˈpɒlən/

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

"Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey."

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noun
ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

"Butterflies play a vital role in pollination."

noun
/ˈpoʊlstər/

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

"The pollster predicted a close election outcome."

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noun
/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."

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verb
/pəˈluːt/

to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful

"Factories pollute the river with toxic waste."

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adjective
/pəˈluː.tɪd/

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

"Polluted air causes severe health problems."

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noun
/pəˈlʊʃən/

the presence of harmful substances in the environment, especially the air, water, or soil

"Air pollution is a major environmental concern."

adjective
/ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

overly or blindly optimistic

"Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems."

noun
/pəˈtruːn/

a cowardly person

"He acted like a poltroon during the crisis."

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polyarchy

noun
/ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

government by many people

"Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power."

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polycracy

noun
/ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

"The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms."

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polygamist

noun
/ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

"The polygamist had three wives living in different houses."

noun
/ˈpɒlɪɡəmi/

the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time

"Polygamy is legal in some countries but frowned upon in others."

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polyglot

noun
/ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

a person who knows and can use several languages

"She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali."

noun
/ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

"The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas."

noun
/ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

"The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model."

noun
/ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

a person with knowledge of many different subjects

"Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering."

noun
/ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

a word with more than one syllable

"The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables."

noun
/ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

"She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city."

noun
/ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

"Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena."

noun
/ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

"The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing."

noun
/ˈpɒmfrɪt/

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

"The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice."

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pommel

noun
/ˈpɒm.əl/

the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle

"He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel."

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noun
/ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

"The Pomodoro technique improves productivity."

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pomp

noun
/pɒmp/

ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur

"The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance."

noun
/pɒmˈpɒsəti/

self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity

"His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance."

adjective
/ˈpɒmpəs/

exaggeratedly self-important; ostentatious

"The manager had a pompous attitude that annoyed his team."

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Pond

noun
/pɒnd/

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake

"The children were feeding ducks at the pond."

verb
/ˈpɒndər/

to think about something carefully

"She pondered over the meaning of the poem."