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pack animal

/ˈpæk ˌæn.ɪ.məl/ [pack animal]

[noun] An animal, such as a mule, donkey, or camel, that is used to carry heavy loads or equipment, typically in regions where vehicles cannot travel.

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packages

/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/ [packages]

[noun] Plural form of package: objects or collections of objects wrapped in paper or boxed for shipping or storage.

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pact

/pækt/ [pact]

[noun] A formal agreement or treaty between two or more parties, often between countries or groups, to cooperate or refrain from certain actions.

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pale

/peɪl/ [pale]

[adjective] Light in color or having little color; lacking intensity or saturation.

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parade

/pəˈreɪd/ [parade]

[noun] A public procession of people, often including bands, floats, or soldiers, moving along a street to celebrate a special day or event.

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paragram

/ˈpær.əˌɡræm/ [paragram]

[noun] A word play or pun formed by altering one or more letters of a word; a sort of anagram or similar-sounding variation used for witty effect.

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parches

/ˈpɑːrtʃɪz/ [parches]

[verb] Makes or causes something to become very dry, typically as a result of intense heat.

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parietal bone

/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl boʊn/ [parietal bone]

[noun] Either of two skull bones that together form the roof and sides of the cranium.

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parity

/ˈpær.ə.ti/ [parity]

[noun] The state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status, pay, or value.

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paronomasia

/ˌpær.ə.noʊˈmeɪ.ʒə/ [paronomasia]

[noun] A play on words; a figure of speech involving a pun, typically using words that sound alike but have different meanings.

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partly because of

/ˈpɑːrtli bɪˈkəz əv/ [partly because of]

[idiom] Used to indicate that something is one of several reasons for a particular outcome or situation.

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pass through

/pæs θruː/ [pass through]

[verb] To move or travel from one side of something to the other, or to go through a place while on the way to another destination.

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passion

/ˈpæʃ.ən/ [passion]

[noun] An intense, driving feeling or conviction, such as love, hate, or anger.

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passionate

/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ [passionate]

[adjective] Having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or a powerful belief.

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pathfinder's

/ˈpæθˌfaɪndərz/ [pathfinder's]

[noun] The possessive form of pathfinder, referring to something belonging to or characteristic of someone who discovers a new path, method, or exploratory route.

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pathway

/ˈpæθ.weɪ/ [pathway]

[noun] A track or path that is made for people to walk along, or a metaphorical course of action leading to a particular result.

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pays away

/peɪz əˈweɪ/ [pays away]

[verb] To slacken or release a rope, cable, or chain in a controlled manner, especially to allow it to run out from a coil or drum.

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peace

/piːs/ [peace]

[noun] A state of tranquility or quiet; freedom from disturbance or war.

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