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Showing 18 of 103 words/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.
/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/ [packages]
[noun] Plural form of package: objects or collections of objects wrapped in paper or boxed for shipping or storage.
/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.
/peɪl/ [pale]
[adjective] Light in color or having little color; lacking intensity or saturation.
/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.
/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.
/ˈpɑːrtʃɪz/ [parches]
[verb] Makes or causes something to become very dry, typically as a result of intense heat.
/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl boʊn/ [parietal bone]
[noun] Either of two skull bones that together form the roof and sides of the cranium.
/ˈpær.ə.ti/ [parity]
[noun] The state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status, pay, or value.
/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.
/ˈpɑːrtli bɪˈkəz əv/ [partly because of]
[idiom] Used to indicate that something is one of several reasons for a particular outcome or situation.
/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.
/ˈpæʃ.ən/ [passion]
[noun] An intense, driving feeling or conviction, such as love, hate, or anger.
/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ [passionate]
[adjective] Having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or a powerful belief.
/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.
/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.
/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.
/piːs/ [peace]
[noun] A state of tranquility or quiet; freedom from disturbance or war.