Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/prəˈdɪdʒəs/

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

"The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time."

noun
/ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

"Mozart was a child prodigy in music."

verb
/prəˈdjuːs/

to make or manufacture from components or raw materials

"They produce high-quality goods."

noun
/prəˈdjuːsə/

a person, company, or country that makes or grows something

"He is a film producer."

noun
/ˈprɒdʌkt/

an item or substance that is manufactured or produced

"This is a new product launched by the company."

noun
/prəˈdʌkʃən/

the process of manufacturing or creating something

"The production of this film took over a year."

adjective
/prəˈdʌktɪv/

producing or achieving a significant amount of results, work, or output

"She had a very productive day at the office."

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noun
/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/

the rate at which work is done or goods are produced, especially in relation to the time and resources used

"Improving employee productivity is vital for business growth."

adjective
/prəˈfeɪn/

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

"His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony."

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profess

verb
/prəˈfes/

to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief

"He professes his love for classical music."

noun
/prəˈfɛʃən/

a paid occupation, especially one requiring specialized education or training

"Medicine is considered a noble profession."

adjective
/prəˈfɛʃənl/

relating to a job that requires special training or education

"She is a professional dancer who performs internationally."

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professor

noun
/prəˈfɛsər/

a senior teacher or academic at a college or university

"The professor explained the theory clearly."

verb
/ˈprɒfər/

to offer something for acceptance; to present

"She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship."

proficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/prəˈfɪʃənsi/

a high degree of skill or expertise in a particular field

"She has great proficiency in English grammar."

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adjective
/prəˈfɪʃənt/

skilled and competent in doing something

"She is proficient in both English and Spanish."

noun
/ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

"He updated his profile on the company website."

noun, verb
/ˈprɒfɪt/

financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent

"The company made a huge profit this quarter."

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noun
ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.

"Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability."

adjective
/ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

yielding profit or financial gain

"The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented."

noun
/ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally

"The government punished war profiteers."

noun
/ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

reckless wastefulness or extravagance

"His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy."

adjective
/ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources

"The king was known for his profligate lifestyle."

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adjective
/prəˈfaʊnd/

very great or intense; showing deep insight or understanding

"Her speech had a profound impact on the audience."

profound initiative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.

"A profound initiative can create sustainable changes."

profundity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/prəˈfʌndɪti/

great depth of insight, knowledge, or emotion

"The essay impressed the judges with its clarity and profundity."

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profuse

adjective
/prəˈfjuːs/

existing or given in large amounts; abundant

"He offered profuse thanks for their timely help."

noun
/prəˈfjuːʒən/

an abundance or large quantity of something

"Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley."

noun
/proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

"Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor."

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noun
/ˈprɒdʒəni/

A descendant or offspring; children or future generations.

"The scientist was proud of the intellectual achievements of his progeny."

adjective
/ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

"The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure."

noun
/prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

"The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery."

verb
/prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

"Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election."

noun
/prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

"The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience."

noun
/ˈprəʊɡræm/

a planned series of events or activities

"The program starts at 9 AM sharp."

noun
/ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

"He spends most of his time learning computer programming."

noun
/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

the process of designing and writing computer programs

"He has been learning programming for several months now."

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noun, verb
/ˈprəʊɡrɛs/ (noun), /prəˈɡrɛs/ (verb)

forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition

"The students made great progress in their studies."

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noun
/prəˈɡrɛʃən/

A gradual movement or development towards a more advanced state.

"The disease follows a slow progression over many years."

adjective
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

"She holds progressive views on social justice and equality."

verb
/prəˈhɪbɪt/

to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority

"Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital."

noun
/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

"The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places."

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prohibitionist

noun
/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

"The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town."

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adjective
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

"The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families."

adjective
/prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

"The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region."

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noun, verb
/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ (noun), /prəˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.

"The company plans to project its growth over the next five years."

noun
/prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

"The soldier dodged the incoming projectile."

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noun
/prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on current trends.

"The sales projection shows a steady increase in revenue."

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noun
ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

"These projects aim for technological breakthroughs."

noun, adjective
/ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

"The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles."