VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “P

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/ˈpæk ˌæn.ɪ.məl/

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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/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/

noun

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

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/pækt/

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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/paˈʒɛ/

noun

A shaman, medicine man, or spiritual healer within the context of indigenous Brazilian cultures.

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/peɪl/

adjective

Light in color or having little color; lacking intensity or saturation.

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/pəˈreɪd/

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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/ˈpær.əˌɡræm/

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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/ˌpærəˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/

adjective

Designating a semi-militarized force whose organizational structure, training, subculture, and function are similar to those of a professional military, but which is not officially part of a country's formal armed forces.

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/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl boʊn/

noun

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

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/ˈpær.ə.ti/

noun

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

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/ˌpær.ə.noʊˈmeɪ.ʒə/

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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/paʁ.ti.ˈɾɐ̃w̃/

verb

The third-person plural future indicative form of 'partir', meaning they will depart, leave, or set off for a destination.

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/ˈpɑːrtli bɪˈkəz əv/

idiom

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

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/pæs θruː/

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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/ˈpæʃ.ən/

noun

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

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/ˈpæθˌfaɪndərz/

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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/ˈpæθ.weɪ/

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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/peɪz əˈweɪ/

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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