Vocabulary English-English With P Part 5
Propeller (noun)
revolving shaft with blades, especially for propelling a ship or airplane
- As the plane uses jet engines or even a propeller in some cases, to move itself forward, air rushes by the wing.
Propensity (noun)
an inclination or tendency to something
- Sakaltutan women show a low rate of remaining within their villages (just over 50%) and a high propensity to marry men in other locations.
Proponent (noun)
one who supports or champions an activity, institution, etc.
- Morehouse College president Benjamin Mays and other proponents of Christian social activism influenced King's decision after his junior year at Morehouse to become a minister and thereby serve society.
Proportion (noun)
satisfying arrangement marked by even distribution of elements, as in a design
- The cut of a diamond refers to its proportions.
Prospector (noun)
one who searches for something, especially valuable minerals: gold, silver, and diamonds.
- In the mid 1870s, gold was discovered, and press reports brought a rush of prospectors to California.
Prosperity (noun)
steady good fortune or financial security; a state of health, happiness, and prosperity
- Many gay couples are enjoying a higher level of economic prosperity than the average American and don't feel constrained in any way by a lack of marriage rights.
Protagonist (noun)
the main performer in a theatrical production
- Given to reading books of chivalry, the protagonist Alonso Quijano, influenced by the exploits of his heroes, loses his mind and decides to become a knight, go out in search of adventure, and impose justice according to the code of the knights errant.
Protruding (adjective)
to curve outward past the normal or usual limit
- An anorexic person has protruding ribs and resembles a skeleton, yet usually denies being thin.
Proverb (noun)
a usually familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true
- Many Biblical proverbs are used in Western culture as informative verses by which a person can effectively govern his life.
Provision (verb)
to provide as of supplies; to be prepared beforehand
- This species nests in the ground and provisions its nest with cicadas.
Prowess (noun)
distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill; extraordinary ability
- It was in England, at the Crystal Palace-the popular name for the first World's Fair, held in London in 1851-that America's industrial and technological prowess was first widely recognized.
Prowl (verb)
to roam over in a predatory manner; to move about or wander stealthily in or as if in search of prey
- At sea, large ships with heavy gear prowl in search of fish.
Psychic (noun)
considered to have powers such as telepathy [paranormal communication of thoughts, especially with the deceased] or clairvoyance [being to able to tell the future beyond the normal sensory contact]
- In the majority of cases, sitters go to psychics to address a personal problem, whether it's travel, health, expectations, sex, career, ambitions, or money.
Psychoanalysis (noun)
a method of treating emotional disorders that emphasizes the importance of a patient’s talking freely about himself while under the treatment and especially about childhood experiences and about his dreams
- Dr. Sigmund Freud developed a new mental treatment which he named psychoanalysis.
Psychotic (adjective)
being insane or mad
- Many murderers are psychotic, and they have no remorse about killing their victims.
Pulse (noun)
to make rhythmic contractions, sounds, or movements
- In 1993, Angelou wrote and delivered a poem, "On the Pulse of the Morning," at the inauguration for President Bill Clinton at his request.
Pummel (verb)
to strike repeatedly by heavy blows so as to cause damage
- Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for seven southwestern Florida counties which were pummeled by torrential rain.
Pump (verb)
to remove a liquid by a steady, gradual process
- Some cities are now pumping water which has lain in underground storage for more than 25,000 years.
Pungent (adjective)
affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation; so sharp as to cause mental pain
- In a pungent diary, vivid letters, learned tracts, and patriotic speeches he revealed himself as a quintessential Puritan, patriarch of an illustrious family, tough minded philosopher of the republic, sage, and sometimes a vain, stubborn, and vitriolic partisan.
Pupil (noun)
one who is being educated, student
- It is fairly certain that Cervantes was a pupil of López de Hoyos in Madrid.
Push (noun)
a vigorous effort to attain an end, drive
- Back in the early 1960's when the fishery was really developing quite strongly, there was a push from both industry and government to make sure that things were going to be sustainable.
Pursue (verb)
to follow another; to move behind another in the same direction
- His attempts to measure intelligence caught on and were pursued by others.
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