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Words Starting with “P

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/ˈpɔːrt.li/

adjective

Having a stout, somewhat fat, or corpulent body; often used to describe a person of a dignified or imposing appearance.

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/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv ruːt əv ɛks skweərd maɪnəs faɪv ɛks maɪnəs θɜːr.ti sɪks ˈiːkwəlz ˈzɪə.roʊ/

noun

The numerical value 9, which satisfies the quadratic equation x² - 5x - 36 = 0 and is greater than zero.

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/pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

noun

A starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, eaten as a vegetable.

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/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

noun

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

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/ˈprɛdʒʊdɪs/

noun

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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/prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.ner.i/

adjective

Denoting an action or event preceding or preparing for something more important.

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/prɪˈluː.sɪv/

adjective

Serving as an introduction, prelude, or herald to something that follows; introductory or preliminary.

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/prɛp/

noun

The action or process of making something ready for use or service, or of making oneself ready.

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/ˌpriːˈpæk.ɪdʒd/

adjective

Prepared and wrapped or boxed by the manufacturer or producer before being offered for sale.

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/prɛˈstiːʒ/

noun

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

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/prɪˈten.ʃəs/

adjective

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, or knowledge than is actually possessed.

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/ˈprɛv.əl.əns/

noun

The fact or condition of being widespread, common, or regularly occurring, especially in a given area or at a particular time.

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/praɪs ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːrkɪŋ/

noun

The systematic process of comparing a company's product or service prices against those of competitors or industry standards to evaluate market competitiveness and inform pricing strategies.

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/pɾĩˈsi.pju/

noun

The point at which something starts; the origin, beginning, or commencement.

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/ˈprɒbləmˌsɒlvər/

noun

A person who is good at finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

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/ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.

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/prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl ˈkɒn.dʌkt/

noun

The standards of behavior, ethics, and performance expected of an individual within a specific workplace or professional field.

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/prəˈhɪb.ɪts/

verb

To formally or legally forbid someone from doing something, or to prevent an action from being possible.

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