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Words Starting with "P"

Passage
B1noun
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Passage

A narrow way, path, or channel allowing access between different places or rooms.

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Pastry
B1noun
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Pastry

A dough of flour, fat, and water used as a base or covering for baked dishes such as pies.

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Pedal
B1noun
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Pedal

A foot-operated lever or mechanism used to control, propel, or alter the operation of a device, bicycle, vehicle, or musical instrument.

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Period
B1noun
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Period

A particular length of time defined by certain features or events.

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Persuade
B1verb
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Persuade

To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

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Poem
B1noun
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Poem

A piece of writing that partakes of the nature of speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical and metaphorical, exhibiting careful attention to the aesthetics, sound, and formal structure of language.

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Pose
B1verb
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Pose

To assume a particular position or attitude, especially temporarily for a photograph, painting, or sculpture.

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Positive
B1adjective
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Positive

Consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.

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Post
B1noun
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Post

A piece of writing, image, or other item published online on a blog, social media website, or forum.

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Practical
B1adjective
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Practical

Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.

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Pressure
B1noun
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Pressure

Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

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Prevent
B1verb
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Prevent

To stop something from happening or someone from doing something.

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