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giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
"He ignored the premonitory signs of illness."
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
"There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant."
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
"The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion."
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
"In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals."
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
"She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone."
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
"His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change."
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
"Her prescience about market trends saved the company."
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
"Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law."
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
"She was presentient of the coming disaster."
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
"He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail."
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
"The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court."
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
"She is the presumptive nominee for the party."
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
"She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis."
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
"The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal."
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
"Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate."
a natural tendency or inclination to do something, especially something bad
"He has a proclivity for taking unnecessary risks."
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
"His prodigality with money left him bankrupt."
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
"His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy."
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
"The king was known for his profligate lifestyle."
great depth of insight, knowledge, or emotion
"The essay impressed the judges with its clarity and profundity."
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
"Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor."
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
"The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure."
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
"Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election."
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
"The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience."
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
"The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town."
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
"The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region."
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
"He signed a promissory note to repay the loan."
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
"The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea."
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
"The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy."
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
"The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection."
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
"The propinquity of their houses made them close friends."
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
"He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods."