CEFR Level
To establish or set up beforehand.
"Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting."
to exist beforehand or before something else
"These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology."
the state of existing before something else
"Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul."
serving as an introduction or preface
"He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began."
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
"He hoped for preferment in the government office."
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
"The economic reforms prefigure major social changes."
capable of being grasped or seized
"The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety."
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
"The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch."
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
"Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy."
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
"The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions."
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
"The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation."
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
"He ignored the premonitory signs of illness."
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
"They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny."
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."
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
"Dark clouds presage a storm."
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
"Her prescience about market trends saved the company."
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
"The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed."
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
"The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality."
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."
self-righteously moralistic and superior
"He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners."
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
"Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate."
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
"She primped in front of the mirror before the party."
a state ruled by a prince
"Monaco is a famous principality in Europe."
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
"The old priory was converted into a museum."
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
"The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict."
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
"The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter."
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
"There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer."
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
"The judge was admired for his integrity and probity."
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
"The elephant used its proboscis to grab food."
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."
an abundance or large quantity of something
"Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley."
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."
