Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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verb
/prəˈlɪfəreɪt/

To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.

"Social media has allowed misinformation to proliferate."

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noun
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/

A rapid increase or spread of something, especially in number or amount.

"The proliferation of smartphones has changed the way we communicate."

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adjective
/prəˈlɪfɪk/

producing many works, results, or offspring; highly productive

"She is a prolific writer who publishes several books a year."

adjective
/ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

using too many words; tediously lengthy

"The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep."

noun
/prəˈlɪksɪti/

the quality of being tediously wordy and long

"The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting."

noun
/ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

an introduction to a book, play, or event

"The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past."

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verb
/prəˈlɒŋ/

to make something last longer; to extend in time

"The treatment helped to prolong the patient’s life."

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adjective
prəˈlɒŋd

Something that continues for longer than normal

"Prolonged sleep deprivation affects overall well-being."

noun, verb
/ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

"They went for a promenade along the seaside."

noun
/ˈprɒmɪnəns/

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

"Her work gained prominence after the award."

adjective
/ˈprɒmɪnənt/

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

"He is a prominent leader in the community."

adjective
/prəˈmɪskjuəs/

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

"The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle."

noun
/ˈprɒmɪs/

a statement that one will definitely do something or that something will happen

"I made a promise to help her with the project."

adjective
/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

showing signs of future success or potential

"She is a promising young scientist with great ideas."

adjective
/ˈprɒmɪsəri/

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

"He signed a promissory note to repay the loan."

noun
/ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

"The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea."

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verb
/prəˈmoʊt/

To support or encourage the growth, sale, or acceptance of something.

"The company worked hard to promote its new product."

noun
/prəˈmoʊ.tər/

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

"The promoter organized a concert for the new band."

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verb
prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

To support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim; to help or encourage the progress or development of something.

"Promoting education can significantly improve children's lives."

noun
/prəˈmoʊʃən/

the act of raising someone to a higher position or of marketing something to increase sales or awareness

"The company announced a big promotion campaign for their new product."

verb, noun, adjective
/prɑːmpt/

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

"His speech prompted the audience to ask questions."

verb
/ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

"The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy."

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Prone

adjective
/proʊn/

likely to suffer from or experience something, especially something unfortunate

"He is prone to headaches when he works too long."

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prong

noun
/prɔːŋ/

a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork

"The fork has four prongs."

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pronounce

verb
/prəˈnaʊns/

to say words correctly; to declare officially

"She can pronounce French words perfectly."

adjective
/prəˈnaʊnst/

very noticeable or strongly marked

"There is a pronounced difference between the two styles."

noun
/prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

"Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly."

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proof

noun
/pruːf/

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

"The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt."

verb
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/

to read written material and mark any errors

"She proofread the report before submission."

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prop

noun
/prɒp/

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

"The actor forgot his prop on stage."

noun
/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

"The regime spread propaganda to control public opinion."

verb
/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

"Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity."

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noun
/ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

"The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid."

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verb
/prəˈpɛl/

To drive or push something forward.

"The engine propels the boat through the water."

noun
/prəˈpɛlənt/

A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.

"The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space."

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propeller

noun
/prəˈpɛlər/

A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.

"The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed."

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noun
/prəˈpɛnsəti/

a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

"She has a propensity to trust people too easily."

adjective
/ˈprɒpər/

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

"He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview."

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properly

adverb
/ˈprɒpərli/

in the correct or suitable manner

"He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes."

noun
/ˈprɒpərti/

a thing or things that belong to someone; possessions or real estate

"The old mansion is his family’s property."

noun
/ˈprɒfəsi/

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

"The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader."

verb
/ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

"The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land."

adjective
/prəˈfɛtɪk/

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

"His prophetic words came true after many years."

adjective
/ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

"The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection."

noun
/prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

"The propinquity of their houses made them close friends."

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verb
/prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them

"He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods."

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propitious

adjective
/prəˈpɪʃəs/

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

"The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic."

noun
/prəˈpoʊnənt/

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

"She is a strong proponent of renewable energy."

noun
/prəˈpɔːʃən/

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

"The proportion of students passing the exam was high."

adjective
/prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

"The punishment should be proportionate to the crime."