Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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parental

adjective
/pəˈrɛntəl/

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

"Parental guidance is important for a child's development."

noun
/ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

"Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court."

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noun
/ˈpɛərənt/

a mother or father of a person or animal

"Both of his parents are teachers."

noun
/ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

"Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children."

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pare

verb
/per/

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

"She pared the apple before eating it."

adjective
/ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

able to be forgiven; excusable

"His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances."

noun
/ˈpɑr.dən/

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

"I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting."

noun
/ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment."

adjective
/pɑːrtʃt/

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

"After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst."

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parch

verb
/pɑːrtʃ/

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

"The scorching sun began to parch the fields."

noun
/ˈpɑr.səl/

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

"The postman delivered a parcel to our door."

Parbal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpɑr.bəl/

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

"Mother prepared parbal curry with fish."

noun
/ˈpærəsaɪt/

An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the host’s expense.

"The parasite weakened the tree by feeding on its nutrients."

verb
/ˈpærəfreɪz/

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

"The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words."

noun
/ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

"The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box."

adjective
/ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

"She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside."

noun
/ˈpærəpɛt/

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

"The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection."

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noun
/ˈpærədaɪm/

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

"The company shifted its business paradigm to embrace digital transformation."

adjective
/ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

"Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide."

noun
/ˈpærədaɪs/

An ideal or perfect place of happiness; often thought of as heaven.

"The tropical island felt like a true paradise."

paradox definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpærədɒks/

A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.

"It is a paradox that computers make our lives easier but also more stressful."

adjective
/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

"It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking."

paragon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpærəɡɒn/

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

"She is considered a paragon of kindness."

Parakeet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

"The green parakeet learned to say hello."

noun, adjective, verb
/ˈpærəˌlɛl/

Lines, objects, or events that are side by side and never meet; similarity or comparison.

"The road runs parallel to the railway."

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noun
ˈpærəˌlɛlz

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

"There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation."

noun
/pəˈræləsɪs/

Loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or injury.

"The accident left him with partial paralysis."

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paralyze

verb
/ˈpærəlaɪz/

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

"The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him."

noun
/pəˈræmɪtər/

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

"We need to set clear parameters for this project."

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paramount

adjective
/ˈpærəmaʊnt/

more important than anything else; supreme

"Safety is of paramount importance in this factory."

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paramour

noun
/ˈpærəmʊr/

a lover, especially an illicit one

"The secret paramour was finally revealed."

noun
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

"His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone."

noun
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

"The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him."

noun
/ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

"The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose."

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Nun

noun
/nʌn/

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

"The nun taught at the local Catholic school."

noun
/njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

"The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition."

adjective
/ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals

"He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world."

adjective
/ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

"The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe."

adjective
/ˈnjuːmərəs/

existing in large numbers; many

"There are numerous opportunities for growth in this field."

adjective
/njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

relating to or expressed in numbers

"The report provides numerical data on population growth."

noun
/ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

"The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students."

adjective
/ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

capable of being counted; countable

"The stars in the sky are not numerable."

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nudge

verb
/nʌdʒ/

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

"She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting."

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nucleate

verb
/ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

"The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air."

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nucleus

noun
/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/

The central and most important part of something, forming the basis for its activity and growth; in biology, the central part of a cell.

"The nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons."

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nude

adjective
/nuːd/

Wearing no clothes; naked.

"The artist painted a nude model."

noun
/ˈnjuː.səns/

A person, thing, or situation that causes inconvenience or annoyance.

"The loud construction noise was a nuisance to the neighbors."

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verb
/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

to make legally null and void; to cancel or invalidate

"The contract was nullified due to fraud."

noun
/ˈnʌmbər/

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

"She gave me her phone number."

nugatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

"His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome."