Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/prɪˈpɒndərənt/

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.

"The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion."

verb
/prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

"In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals."

adjective
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

"She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone."

noun
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

"His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change."

adjective
/prɪˈpɒstərəs/

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

"The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous."

noun
/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group

"It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision."

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presage

verb
/ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

"Dark clouds presage a storm."

noun
/ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

"Her prescience about market trends saved the company."

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prescient

adjective
/ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

"The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed."

verb
/prɪˈskrʌɪb/

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

"The doctor prescribed medication for my cold."

noun
/ˈpriːskrɪpt/

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

"The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality."

adjective
/prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

"Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law."

noun
/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

"The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics."

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noun
/ˈprɛzəns/

the state of being present in a particular place

"Her presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated."

noun, verb, adjective
/ˈprɛzənt/

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

"She presented her report to the team yesterday."

adjective
/prɪˈzentəbl/

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

"Make sure you look presentable for the job interview."

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noun
/ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/

the act of presenting something to an audience, typically involving speaking or showing information

"The presentation on digital marketing was very informative."

adjective
/prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

"She was presentient of the coming disaster."

noun
/prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

"He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail."

adverb
/ˈprɛzntli/

at the current moment; now

"Presently, I am working on a new project."

noun
/prɪˈzɛntmənt/

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

"The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court."

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noun
/ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən/

The act of keeping something in its original state or protecting it from harm or decay.

"The preservation of old books is important for cultural heritage."

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noun
/prɪˈzɜːrvətɪv/

A substance used to prevent decay, spoilage, or deterioration in food or other materials.

"This jam contains no artificial preservatives."

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noun
prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

"Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives."

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verb
/prɪˈzɜːrv/

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

"We must preserve our cultural heritage."

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preside

verb
/prɪˈzaɪd/

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

"She will preside over the meeting tomorrow."

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presidency

noun
/ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

the office or position of being a president

"He was elected to the presidency in 2020."

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president

noun
/ˈprɛzɪdənt/

the elected head of a republican state

"The president addressed the nation last night."

adjective
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

relating to a president or presidency

"The presidential election is scheduled for next month."

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press

noun/verb
/prɛs/

to apply force to something; media or news organizations

"She pressed the button to start the machine."

adjective
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

"The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once."

noun/verb
/ˈprɛʃər/

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

"The pressure of the situation made him nervous."

noun
/ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

"Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half."

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noun
/prɛˈstiːʒ/

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on their achievements or quality.

"Winning the award gave the company international prestige."

adjective
/prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

having a high reputation; respected

"Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world."

adverb
/prɪˈzjuːməbli/

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

"Presumably, he forgot to send the email."

verb
/prɪˈzjuːm/

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

"I presume she has already left for the meeting."

noun
/prɪˈzʌmpʃən/

An idea believed to be true without proof; an assumption or act of overconfidence.

"The presumption of his guilt was unfair."

adjective
/prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

"She is the presumptive nominee for the party."

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adjective
/prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

"It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others."

noun
/prɪˈtens/

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

"He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation."

verb
/prɪˈtɛnd/

To act as if something is true when it is not.

"The children pretended to be superheroes."

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pretense

noun
/ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

"His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust."

noun
/prɪˈtɛnʃən/

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

"His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed."

adjective
/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

"The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste."

adjective
/ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

"She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis."

noun
/ˈpriːtɛkst/

A false reason given to hide the real purpose or motive.

"He went out on the pretext of buying groceries."

adjective
/ˈprɪti/

Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

"She looked pretty in her new dress."

verb
/prɪˈveɪl/

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

"Justice will always prevail over injustice."

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noun
/ˈprɛvələns/

the state or condition of being widespread or common

"The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people communicate."