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Words Starting with "P"

Pounce
B2verb
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Pounce

To spring or swoop suddenly and seize or attack (something).

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Power-game
C1noun
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Power-game

A situation in which individuals or groups compete for dominance, control, or superiority through strategic manipulation.

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Powerlessness
C1noun
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Powerlessness

The state or condition of lacking strength, control, or the ability to act effectively.

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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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Practicality
C1noun
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Practicality

The quality of being suitable for a particular purpose or of being able to be done or used successfully.

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Pragmatism
C1noun
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Pragmatism

A approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

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Praline
C1noun
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Praline

A confection made of nuts and caramelized sugar.

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Precaution
B2noun
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Precaution

A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.

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Precipitate
C1verb
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Precipitate

To cause an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable, to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

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Precision
B2noun
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Precision

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

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Predecessor
C1noun
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Predecessor

A person who held a job or office before someone else.

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Prediction
B2noun
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Prediction

A statement about what someone thinks will happen in the future.

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