Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

🧑‍🦲

pauper

noun
/ˈpɔːpər/

A very poor person.

"The pauper begged for food on the street corner."

noun
/ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

The state of being extremely poor.

"The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century."

Pause definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
⏸️

Pause

verb
/pɔːz/

to stop briefly before continuing

"She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech."

🛣️

pavement

noun
/ˈpeɪvmənt/

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

"She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop."

noun
/pəˈvɪliən/

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

"The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion."

pay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
💰

pay

verb
/peɪ/

to give money in exchange for goods or services

"I need to pay for the groceries."

adjective
/ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

required to be paid; owed as a debt

"The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date."

💰

payee

noun
/peɪˈiː/

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

"The payee must sign the check before cashing it."

payment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpeɪmənt/

the action or process of paying money for something

"The payment for the order was received yesterday."

💻

pc

noun
/ˈpiːˈsi/

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

"I just bought a new PC for work."

Pea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🟢

Pea

noun
/piː/

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

"The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner."

peace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
☮️

peace

noun
/piːs/

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

"They hope for peace in the region."

🕊️

Peaceable

adjective
/ˈpiːsəbl/

inclined to avoid conflict; friendly and non-violent in nature

"She is a peaceable neighbor who never quarrels with anyone."

Peaceful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
☮️

Peaceful

adjective
/ˈpiːsfl/

free from disturbance; calm and tranquil

"The village remained peaceful even during the festival."

Peach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🍑

Peach

noun
/piːtʃ/

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

"The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it."

Peacock flower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

"The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer."

Peahen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiː.hən/

female peacock

"The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock."

🏔️

Peak

noun
/piːk/

the pointed top of a mountain or hill, or the highest point of something

"They reached the peak of the mountain after hours of hiking."

Peanut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpiːnʌt/

a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter

"He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening."

Pear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🍐

Pear

noun
/per/

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

"She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard."

Pearl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🦪

Pearl

noun
/pɜːrl/

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

"She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding."

Pearl drop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pɜːrl drɒp/

a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants

"The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly."

peasant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpɛzənt/

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

"The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk."

noun
/ˈpɛbl/

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

"He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples."

adjective
/ˈpɛkəbl/

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

"Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness."

noun
/ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

a small or minor fault or sin

"Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake."

⚖️

peccant

adjective
/ˈpɛkənt/

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

"The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office."

🐓

Peck

verb
/pɛk/

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

"The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground."

adjective
/ˈpɛktərəl/

Relating to the chest or breast.

"The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles."

verb
/ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

"The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds."

noun
/ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.

"The minister resigned after being accused of peculation."

adjective
/pɪˈkjuːliər/

strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing

"She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants."

adverb
/pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

"She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns."

adjective
/pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

relating to money or financial matters

"They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed."

pedagogical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/

relating to the methods and practice of teaching

"The teacher introduced new pedagogical approaches in the classroom."

noun
/ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

the science or art of teaching

"He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher."

👨‍🏫

pedagogue

noun
/ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

"The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom."

pedagogy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/

The art, science, or profession of teaching and education methods.

"Modern pedagogy emphasizes student-centered learning."

🚴

pedal

noun, verb
/ˈpɛdəl/

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

"He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal."

adjective
/ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

Capable of being passed through or entered.

"The thin wall was easily penetrable."

adjective
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

"The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness."

adjective
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

"She was penitent after shouting at her friend."

noun
/ˈpɛnɪtəns/

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

"His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake."

adjective
/pəˈnɪnsjələr/

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

"The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides."

Peninsula definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

"The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia."

noun
/ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

The act of piercing or entering into something.

"The company's market penetration grew rapidly."

penetrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🗡️

penetrate

verb
/ˈpɛnɪtreɪt/

To pass into or through; to enter or pierce.

"The bullet could not penetrate the armor."

pencil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
✏️

pencil

noun
/ˈpɛnsəl/

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

"He drew a picture with a pencil."

noun
/ˈpɛndənt/

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

"She wore a silver pendant around her neck."

adjective
/ˈpɛndənt/

hanging down or suspended

"The pendent branches touched the ground."